Bjorn Borg states if he wants Novak Djokovic to retire from tennis now or keep playing for another year

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At 38 years of age, retirement looms large for 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

The Serbian star is now one of the oldest players ranked inside the world’s top 100, alongside the likes of Gael Monfils (39), Roberto Bautista Agut (37), and Marin Cilic (36).

That hasn’t stopped him from enjoying success on the ATP Tour in 2025, however, as Djokovic qualified for the semifinals of all four Grand Slams.

He also won his 100th career title when Djokovic defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the final of the Geneva Open.

That success hasn’t stopped fans questioning when he will retire, as tennis legend Bjorn Borg now weighs in on the debate.

Bjorn Borg wants Novak Djokovic to play ‘at least’ another year before retiring

Speaking to Sky Sports, Borg had this to say about Djokovic’s tennis future.

“He is 38 years old, it’s going to be tough with [Jannik] Sinner and [Carlos] Alcaraz and some other players too, but still, he can do it,” said Borg.

“I hope he has the motivation to play at least another year.”

Still one of the best players in the men’s game, at 38, Djokovic only lost to players ranked inside the world’s top three at Grand Slams in 2025.

On the topic of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Borg highlighted how important the pair are to tennis as a sport.

“The rivalry with [Novak] Djokovic, [Roger] Federer, and [Rafael] Nadal, unbelievable matches. Then they said, when they stepped away, What is going to happen with tennis today?” said Borg.

“Now you have these two great players, Sinner and Alcaraz; the matches they play are unbelievable, the tennis they play is unbelievable. It’s so great for tennis as a sport.”

The world number one and two look set to dominate the sport for years, just as Djokovic and his ‘big three’ rivals did before them.

Winning more Grand Slam titles than Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, Djokovic is many fans’ pick in the ‘G.O.A.T.’ debate, Borg included.

“Djokovic, for me, is the greatest player to have ever played the game, and then the second place is Federer and Nadal, they’re tied,” he said.

It’s tough to argue against Borg, given the success he has enjoyed over the years.

Novak Djokovic’s career achievements

The Serb’s Grand Slam success has been well documented, but that’s not the only tournament he’s dominated during his career.

Djokovic has won 100 titles in total, emerging victorious at every ‘big’ tournament at least once.

Novak Djokovic’s record at ‘big tournaments’ (Grand Slams, Masters 1000, ATP Finals, Olympics)

• Australian Open – 10 titles
• French Open – 3 titles
• Wimbledon – 7 titles
• US Open – 4 titles
• ATP Finals – 7 titles
• Olympics – 1 title
• Indian Wells – 5 titles
• Miami Open – 6 titles
• Monte-Carlo Masters – 2 titles
• Madrid Open – 3 titles
• Italian Open – 6 titles
• Canadian Open – 4 titles
• Cincinnati Open – 3 titles
• Shanghai Masters – 4 titles
• Paris Masters – 7 titles

He may well have a chance to add to his tally at the ATP Finals later this year, as he sits third in the ‘Live ATP Race to Turin’.

Djokovic is a record seven-time ATP Finals champion, but chose not to appear at the event in 2024, despite qualifying.

Only time will tell if he chooses to do the same in 2025, but it will certainly be something to keep an eye on.

The 2025 ATP Finals are scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 9, in Turin, Italy.