Novak Djokovic has been reminiscing about his glittering career, which he hopes will continue long into the future despite his age.
Djokovic is approaching his 39th birthday, but his recent efforts suggest that he still has the hunger to achieve further glory.
He boasts a 7-2 record from his two tournaments in 2026 so far, which includes an appearance in the final of the Australian Open.
Djokovic lost to ATP number one Carlos Alcaraz in Melbourne, before suffering a round of 16 defeat to Jack Draper at Indian Wells.
The veteran, who boasts a mammoth 101 career titles, has now looked back on one specific moment from his phenomenal career that seemingly stands out more than most.
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Djokovic was asked by Vanity Fair if there was a moment in his career that he would like to repeat endlessly, to which he replied: “I’d like to relive so many moments from my career and my personal life: getting married and becoming a father twice are experiences I’d like to repeat endlessly.
“Professionally, I’d like to go back to when I won the gold medal for my country at the Paris Olympics, but so many other successes have also remained frozen in time.”
It was indeed an unforgettable moment for Djokovic, his nation and tennis in general, when he completed the career Golden Slam.
Having only just lost the Wimbledon final to Alcaraz, he exacted revenge by defeating the Spaniard in the final in Paris.
His unforgettable run, which culminated in a 7-6(7-3), 7-6(7-2) final win, also included a victory over his fellow legend Rafael Nadal.
| Round | Opponent | Score |
| Final | Carlos Alcaraz | 7-6(3), 7-6(2) |
| Semifinal | Lorenzo Musetti | 6-4, 6-2 |
| Quarterfinal | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 6-3, 7-6(3) |
| R16 | Dominik Koepfer | 7-5, 6-3 |
| R32 | Rafael Nadal | 6-1, 6-4 |
| R64 | Matthew Ebden | 6-0, 6-1 |
Novak Djokovic targeting at least one more Grand Slam title
As well as looking back, Djokovic also looked to the future, having been asked if he still has dreams after all he’s already achieved.
“For me, they’re not just about results and recognition,” he said. “Obviously, I’d like to win at least another Grand Slam title, stay healthy, and continue playing for years to come.
“But there are so many other things I want to be involved in to observe the changes taking place in tennis: I can’t wait to see what the future holds, and I’d like to see it as an active player too.
“I have so many plans and dreams, especially as a father: I want to be there for my children’s goals, because I travel so much that I’m often away from them and my wife.
“Then there are so many professional projects that I can’t wait to share with the world. The areas that interest me are wellness, longevity, physical and mental health. These are areas where I think my contribution is yet to come.”
Are you more or less confident that Novak Djokovic can win his 25th Grand Slam now?
That will certainly be an exciting time for Djokovic off the court, but he clearly has grand plans on the court first.
And that primarily involves another Grand Slam success, which would take the Serbian icon’s career tally to 25.
That would represent an all-time tennis record, with Djokovic currently level with women’s legend Margaret Court at the very top of the list on 24.
After a near miss at the Australian Open, his next opportunity will arrive at the French Open, the same venue that played host to his unforgettable Olympic glory.
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