Novak Djokovic, the 38-year-old tennis legend, recently dropped a significant hint about his retirement plans, suggesting he aims to compete until at least the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, per Express. In an interview following his 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner at the French Open on June 7, 2025, Djokovic revealed that the Olympics are “the only thing that gives me motivation,” per @Djoko_UTD. This aligns with comments from Lacoste CEO Thierry Guibert, who stated in May 2025, “Novak would like to continue playing at least until the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028,” per Hindustan Times. Djokovic’s focus on the 2028 Games, where he won his maiden gold medal in Paris 2024, underscores his drive to extend his storied career, per GB News.
Despite a challenging 2025 season—marked by a hamstring injury that forced retirements at the Australian Open and Roland Garros, and no Grand Slam titles since the 2023 US Open—Djokovic remains committed to Wimbledon, starting June 30, 2025, per CBS Sports. He emphasized, “Wimbledon is next, which is my childhood favorite tournament,” and confirmed he will skip warm-up events to arrive fresh, per @TheTennisLetter. His emotional French Open exit, where he hinted it “could have been the last match” at Roland Garros, fueled speculation, but he clarified he’s not retiring yet, focusing instead on grass and hard courts, per @DjokovicFan_. Djokovic’s 100th career title in Geneva and his 24 Grand Slam record keep him in the hunt for a 25th major, per ABC News.
X posts, like @Djoko_UTD’s, reflect fan optimism, proclaiming, “The Goat isn’t done anytime soon 🐐,” per @Djoko_UTD. However, critics like Patrick Mouratoglou have questioned his motivation, citing a three-match losing streak earlier in 2025, per Nine. Djokovic’s resilience, shaped by a 2018 retirement U-turn inspired by his family, suggests he’ll push forward, per Wales Online. As he prepares for Wimbledon, his long-term vision for 2028 could reshape expectations for veteran players in tennis.
