Mats Wilander nonetheless considers Novak Djokovic a menace at Majors in 2025, particularly at Wimbledon! The Swede praised the Serb and his talents at 37, describing the legend as somebody who pushes tennis boundaries.
Whereas recovering from accidents takes longer at Novak’s age, Mats is assured about his probabilities at notable tournaments this season if he stays wholesome. Djokovic failed in his quest for the eleventh Australian Open title in Melbourne final week.
The Serb skilled a hamstring harm towards Carlos Alcaraz within the quarter-final. Regardless of the ache in his left leg, the veteran toppled the younger gun in 4 units and reached the semi-final.
First, he’s accused of “faking an injury” for the billionth time. Then, he’s booed for retiring mid-match whereas clearly being in ache and closely strapped.
All of this at a Grand Slam he has gained TEN occasions.
Disgraceful. Novak Djokovic actually is simply too good for tennis typically pic.twitter.com/Rnka5vH3aQ
— Srihari 🍉 (@haddockovic) January 24, 2025
Novak didn’t practice on Wednesday and Thursday, attempting all the things to get better and protect power for his subsequent duel. Djokovic fought valiantly towards Alexander Zverev earlier than shedding the opening set 7-6 in 80 minutes.
The veteran felt rising ache in his leg and retired at Majors for the primary time since 2019, sending the German into the ultimate. The 24-time Main winner took an MRI, which revealed a hamstring harm in his left thigh.
Novak withdrew from the upcoming Davis Cup conflict towards Denmark. His participation on the upcoming ATP 500 occasion in Doha can also be doubtful.
Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
“Novak will come back and manage his schedule. He will likely play in ten or 11 tournaments. His level is still high, and he should be a threat at the other three Majors, especially Wimbledon. However, recovery at his age should take longer.
He will keep going as long as possible, and the motivation should not be a problem. Novak is pushing tennis boundaries by playing at a high level at 37. He claimed three Major titles in 2023 and still looks incredible,” Mats Wilander stated.
