Djokovic has declined but how much exactly

Subway Tennis

G.O.A.T.
Dkokovic 2.0 with Murray controlling things looks substantially better than last year. He looks great. Best I’ve seen him hit the DTL backhand in Australia since 2019.

The trouble for Djokovic is not his level, its the level of the field. Last year was a lot stronger than 2023 in terms of his competition to win majors, and 2025 looks like it might be even better.

He is not going to get guys like GOATsipas, Kyrgios, Berrettini in major finals. Its going to be brick walls like Sinner and Alcaraz waiting.

The positive for Djokovic, besides how good his game looks, is that he is in the top 5 best players in the shortened fornat of the game. I expect him to focus on Bo3 this year and really clean up at the m1000 level and chase the titles record.
 

fedfan24

Hall of Fame
Dkokovic 2.0 with Murray controlling things looks substantially better than last year. He looks great. Best I’ve seen him hit the DTL backhand in Australia since 2019.

The trouble for Djokovic is not his level, its the level of the field. Last year was a lot stronger than 2023 in terms of his competition to win majors, and 2025 looks like it might be even better.

He is not going to get guys like GOATsipas, Kyrgios, Berrettini in major finals. Its going to be brick walls like Sinner and Alcaraz waiting.

The positive for Djokovic, besides how good his game looks, is that he is in the top 5 best players in the shortened fornat of the game. I expect him to focus on Bo3 this year and really clean up at the m1000 level and chase the titles record.
If he gets lucky he could vulture another Australia or Wimbledon if the big 2 lose early or sinner gets banned.
 

Subway Tennis

G.O.A.T.
If he gets lucky he could vulture another Australia or Wimbledon if the big 2 lose early or sinner gets banned.
Fair point. The best case scenario might be a Wimbledon final with Fritz as opponent in the final.

Not beyond the realms of possibility and maybe Novak’s best chance, as I think he would win in that scenario.
 
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