What's Next for Novak Djokovic in 2025?
- Mateo
- Jul 11
- 3 min read
As the 2025 tennis season hits its halfway point, Novak Djokovic faces somewhat of an unfamiliar question: what does the rest of the year hold for a player who has won it all? After his early exit at Roland Garros, the 24-time Grand Slam champion's future this season has become a topic of discussion. At thirty-eight years old, Djokovic remains an elite player, but signs of vulnerability are beginning to show.
Let's examine what's still on the table and whether Djokovic can conclude the year on a high note.
Wimbledon: A Familiar Hunting Ground
Wimbledon has long been a happy hunting ground for Djokovic, who has lifted the trophy at SW19 seven times. In 2024, despite struggling with an injury in the run-up to Wimbledon, Djokovic made the final for the second consecutive year but was once again defeated by Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. The Serb's experience on grass and mental toughness always put him in with a chance of success.
Djokovic is currently preparing for the grass season with an eye on becoming Wimbledon champion once again. A win at SW19 would serve as a real confidence boost.
US Open and the Race for 25
The US Open is another pivotal event for Djokovic, an event he last won in 2023. The Serb has won in New York four times, and he will be keen to build on that. With the ATP Tour more competitive than ever before, Djokovic will need to be at the peak of his physical and mental powers to navigate the tournament.
The motivation? A potential 25th Grand Slam title, which would extend his unrivalled men's singles record.
Masters and ATP Finals
Djokovic currently sits at World No. 5 in the rankings and plans to make a late-season push to climb higher. The ATP Masters 1000 events, starting with Wimbledon's buildup and into the Autumn, will be key. The season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, scheduled for November 9-16, await the top eight, and Djokovic already has a stellar seven titles there. A strong performance would certainly be a way to cap off a turbulent season, although current odds at major bookies like BetVictor still think he may struggle.
Form and Motivation
Djokovic has been showing signs of decline consistently this year – losing early in Brisbane, retiring in the Australian Open semis, and suffering surprise defeats in Monte Carlo and Madrid. The disappointment in Spain left many questioning whether Djokovic could bounce back after his defeat at the Madrid Open. There was further disappointment at Roland Garros, but Djokovic did pick up his 100th career title in Geneva, which was a bright moment.
Retirement Timeline
Djokovic has openly said he has no plans to retire before 2028. While he's likely to stick to his guns with that, it's thought that he will tailor his schedule and be more selective when it comes to the tournaments and events he participates in. Djokovic's decision to part ways with Andy Murray as his coach suggests he has plans for the future as well.
Conclusion
By the end of 2025, Novak Djokovic will have played in pivotal events such as Wimbledon, the US Open, and the ATP Finals. These tournaments are a chance not only to collect more titles and silverware but for Djokovic to prove he's still got what it takes to compete at the top level. While there may have been doubts of late, there's still plenty of tennis to be played.