Novak Djokovic is beginning to wrap up his 2025 ATP Tour campaign.
After retiring from his third-placed match at the Six Kings Slam, Djokovic withdrew from the upcoming Paris Masters.
He will make his return at the Hellenic Championship in Greece, and may appear at the ATP Finals in Turin.
The legendary Serb only played five of the nine Masters 1000 events this year, and failed to add to his record 40 titles.
By his lofty standards, Djokovic’s 2025 Masters 1000 campaign was fairly underwhelming, as his Paris withdrawal confirms he has hit a 19-year low.
Novak Djokovic has just finished his worst Masters 1000 season since 2006
Deciding against making a trip to Paris, Djokovic finished his 2025 Masters 1000 season with a 9-5 record.
- Indian Wells – Lost in 2R (0-1)
- Miami Open – Lost in F (5-1)
- Monte-Carlo Masters – Lost in 2R (0-1)
- Madrid Open – Lost in 2R (0-1)
- Shanghai Masters – Lost in SF (4-1)
That is his worst record since 2006, when he was still a teenager.
| Year | Record | Win % | Number of Titles won | Titles won |
| 2025 | 9-5 | 64% | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 10-4 | 71% | 0 | – |
| 2023 | 14-2 | 88% | 2 | Cincinnati, Paris |
| 2022 | 11-3 | 79% | 1 | Rome |
| 2021 | 9-2 | 82% | 1 | Paris |
| 2020 | 10-0 | 100% | 2 | Rome, Cincinnati |
| 2019 | 23-6 | 79% | 2 | Madrid, Paris |
| 2018 | 24-7 | 77% | 2 | Cincinnati, Shanghai |
| 2017 | 10-4 | 71% | 0 | – |
| 2016 | 31-4 | 89% | 4 | Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, Canada |
| 2015 | 39-2 | 95% | 6 | Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Rome, Shanghai, Paris |
| 2014 | 28-4 | 88% | 4 | Indian Wells, Miami, Rome, Paris |
| 2013 | 28-6 | 82% | 3 | Monte-Carlo, Shanghai, Paris |
| 2012 | 34-6 | 85% | 3 | Miami, Canada, Shanghai |
| 2011 | 33-1 | 97% | 5 | Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, Rome, Canada |
| 2010 | 16-8 | 67% | 0 | – |
| 2009 | 33-8 | 80% | 1 | Paris |
| 2008 | 25-7 | 78% | 2 | Indian Wells, Rome |
| 2007 | 24-7 | 77% | 2 | Miami, Canada |
| 2006 | 5-7 | 42% | 0 | – |
| 2005 | 2-2 | 50% | 0 | – |
Back in 2006, Djokovic won just 42% of his Masters 1000 matches before making a significant step forward in 2007.
It is unlikely he will make a similar step forward in 2026, aged 38, but what can we expect from Djokovic in the new year?
Novak Djokovic may play an even lighter schedule in 2026
Djokovic has played a reduced schedule this year, focusing primarily on the four Grand Slam tournaments.
Between June and September 2025, Djokovic only played three tournaments: the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
- June – Lost in French Open SF to Jannik Sinner
- July – Lost in Wimbledon SF to Jannik Sinner
- September – Lost in US Open SF to Carlos Alcaraz
The likelihood is that Djokovic will continue to prioritise the majors in 2026.
In fact, we may even see the Serb skip more Masters 1000 events next year, to reduce the risk of injury.
Djokovic will turn 39 in May next year and will be well aware that he probably doesn’t have too long left at the top.
Should he suffer a major injury at this point in his career, there’s no guarantee that he will fully recover, something his rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal can speak to.
He is, however, still ranked inside the world’s top three, and most would agree that he has been the third-best player on tour in 2025 behind Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
- 1. Carlos Alcaraz
- 2. Jannik Sinner
- 3. Novak Djokovic
- 4. Alexander Zverev
- 5. Taylor Fritz
If either of the world’s top two were to slip up at a major next year, you wouldn’t bet against Djokovic being the man to take advantage.
Can Novak Djokovic win another title before the end of the year?
Djokovic is scheduled to return to the court in Athens for the new Hellenic Championship ATP 250 event.
He will travel to Greece as the top seed in a strong field, which includes the likes of Karen Khachanov, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Jakub Mensik.
If fit, Djokovic would be expected to win in Athens and add a 101st ATP title to his collection.
That’s a big if, however, and it remains to be seen whether Djokovic will indeed compete at the event.
The 2025 Hellenic Championship is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 3.
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