Novak Djokovic Targets History at US Open 2025 Amid Age Battles
At 38, Novak Djokovic enters the US Open 2025 chasing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title while fighting the reality of an aging body and fierce young rivals.
The Serbian legend has reached the semi-finals in all three Grand Slams this season but has not played a singles match since his Wimbledon semi-final defeat to eventual champion Jannik Sinner.
Djokovic skipped warm-up tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati, placing his hopes solely on New York. For the seventh seed, this tournament could be one of his last real chances at glory.
“Age is catching up with me,” Djokovic admitted after Wimbledon. “The wear and tear is real, and against these young guys, it feels like I go into matches with half a tank.”
His only titles in the last 18 months have been Olympic gold in Paris and an ATP 250 win in Geneva. Despite this, Djokovic remains determined, not only to clinch a 25th Grand Slam but also to become the oldest Grand Slam singles champion in history.
Rising stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have dominated the majors since Djokovic’s last US Open victory in 2023. The duo now lead the new generation, but Djokovic’s pursuit ensures that all eyes remain on him in New York.
Whether this campaign ends with triumph or signals the end of an era, Djokovic’s fight for history guarantees drama at Flushing Meadows.
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