Patrick Mouratoglou believes Novak Djokovic all however admitted that overcoming the Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner problem could also be not possible, and the French coach predicts the 38-year-old gained't hesitate to retire quickly if his "interior conviction" is gone."
After Djokovic made all 4 Grand Slam finals in 2023 and lifted three Main titles, there have been no indicators of him slowing down anytime quickly. However quite a bit has modified since then as Alcaraz and Sinner have established themselves as dominant forces, whereas the Serb has gone two full seasons and not using a Grand Slam for the primary time in a few years.
By reaching the semifinal in all 4 Grand Slams this 12 months, Djokovic proved that he may make deep runs on the largest stage. However after being routed by Alcaraz and Sinner on a number of Slam events within the final two years, the present world No. 4 candidly admitted that he wasn't on their stage.
"From being untouchable, he began to lose towards Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. And now, he admits, 'My physique will not be sturdy sufficient to battle these two guys in five-set Grand Slams,'" Mouratoglou stated.
Mouratoglou: If Djokovic's interior conviction is gone, the physique will observe
After shedding to Alcaraz in straight units within the US Open semifinal, Djokovic admitted that with each Grand Slam, it was turning into tougher for him to win. Nevertheless, he confirmed his intention to return in 2026 and take a look at once more.
"Earlier in his profession, when he was behind Federer and Nadal, he all the time stated, 'I’ll discover a means, I shall be higher.' Now, he says, 'The door is closed.' This shift is very large. Novak's biggest energy was his unbreakable perception. If that interior conviction is gone, the physique follows. If Novak feels he can now not win Slams, I don't suppose he’ll preserve taking part in for much longer," Mouratoglou added.
The Australian Open is Djokovic's most profitable Grand Slam since he’s a document 10-time champion there. There isn’t a doubt that the Serb will hope that Melbourne Park is his fortunate allure as soon as once more.
