Djokovic will have a worse year than last year. No slams.

[Turning Pro]

I honestly think he'll be humbled next year (2025). This year Alcaraz and Sinner stepped up but i can see others handing him losses more in general next year.

He won't win a slam either imho next year either.

You don't want to outstay your welcome.

 

[Hitman]

I honestly think he'll be humbled this year. Last year Alcaraz and Sinner stepped up but i can see others handing him losses more in general.

He won't win a slam either imho this year.

You don't want to outstay your welcome.

Worse year than last, I assume you mean 2024 season.....you can't really have a worse year, if you didn't win any slams. It can only be equal. Again assuming you are only talking about slams.

 

[big ted]

true but he’ll have Andy murray

 

[Turning Pro]

Worse year than last, I assume you mean 2024 season.....you can't really have a worse year, if you didn't win any slams. It can only be equal. Again assuming you are only talking about slams.

My bad, don't think i can edit the title or delete the thread so amended the post itself.

 

[Hitman]

My bad, don't think i can edit the title or delete the thread so amended the post itself.

Oh OK, you mean just in general in tennis matches on the tour?

You know, outside of Olympics, he didn't even win a single title, yes? He probably is more likely to win more than one title in 2025 than win zero titles of any level.

 

[GoatNo1]

Worse year than last, I assume you mean 2024 season.....you can't really have a worse year, if you didn't win any slams. It can only be equal. Again assuming you are only talking about slams.

he can. he still won the tournament he wanted most this season. and for him only slam win can do it better in 2025.

 

[Turning Pro]

Oh OK, you mean just in general in tennis matches on the tour?

You know, outside of Olympics, he didn't even win a single title, yes? He probably is more likely to win more than one title in 2025 than win zero titles of any level.

I mean I can a Fed or Nadal style decline this year and i mean in general.

And imo the Olympics is worth more than anything other or joint with WTF's so if he dosen't win a slam, imo it'd be worse.

I can possibly see a sole Masters win though.

No one can defeat age imo and as much as i like Murray, father time is set in stone.

 

[Hitman]

he can. he still won the tournament he wanted most this season. and for him only slam win can do it better in 2025.

My reply was to the thread thinking it was slam only success, which the OP has amended in the OP.

 

[Hitman]

I mean I can a Fed or Nadal style decline this year and i mean in general.

And imo the Olympics is worth more than anything other or joint with WTF's so if he dosen't win a slam, imo it'd be worse.

I can possibly see a sole Masters win though.

No one can defeat age imo and as much as i like Murray, father time is set in stone.

What if he manages two masters in there, like a Rome and a Paris title?

And in regards to Federer and Nadal style decline, wasn't a lot of that attributed to the injuries? They were still slam contenders before those career ending injuries. Djokovic had an injury, but if he has recovered, would that not actually help him not have such a decline, assuming he doesn't get injured in 2025 season?

 

[Winners or Errors]

Well, these kinds of prediction threads are always fun to watch age. Djokovic won nothing but the Olympics last year. Will he struggle similarly this year? I don't know, but him being the underdog has me interested in watching. Hoping for a fun ride, and not a disappointing one.

 

[Hitman]

Well, these kinds of prediction threads are always fun to watch age. Djokovic won nothing but the Olympics last year. Will he struggle similarly this year? I don't know, but him being the underdog has me interested in watching. Hoping for a fun ride, and not a disappointing one.

He's been put to dead so many times before, and then...

 

[junior74]

Novak needs to make changes. Doesn’t look like he can outlast Sinner/ Alcaraz like he could the oldies and the lost ones.

Interesting to see if he has made some real adjustments with Muzette on board. We saw some s/v in ‘24. His serve is good enough to do it more often, especially if he improves his first volley, a shot his Scottish pal masters.

 

[Tennfan123]

He got humbled last year.
the OG is propaganda.

 

[ND-13]

I somehow want him to get 110 titles.

He can look at the calendar of Sinner and Alcaraz and choose something they don’t play

 

[Shaolin]

He still has one more slam left in him.

 

[gamelovergold]

Novak is smart enough to know that this maybe the last year him playing as a serious contender for slams. His window is closing very fast. AO will really tell the story that we want to kmow. Mentally he is still there but physically he has to be ready for battle.

 

[socallefty]

Last year was 2023. I agree that he will have a worse year next year than 2023.

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

i'm fine with that perspective

 

[Aussie Darcy]

2024 isn’t over. Y’all need to stop saying last year cause that was 2023.

 

[Hitman]

2024 isn’t over. Y’all need to stop saying last year cause that was 2023.

Last season would be better. As the season is officially over.

 

[Sport]

The real question every single tennis fan wants to know...

Will the Djokovic match Bron's longevity?

 

[Biotic]

Well, these kinds of prediction threads are always fun to watch age.

Yeah well, most of those threads are hopes not "predictions" anyway. Huge majority fails, but if we get them often enough, someone will eventually get it right, like a broken clock.

 

[Sudacafan]

I will not vote. If I vote Yes, Nole will have a wonderful year.
Lately, I have a well proven record of always picking the losing option in polls.

 

[jm1980]

Worse year than last, I assume you mean 2024 season.....you can't really have a worse year, if you didn't win any slams. It can only be equal. Again assuming you are only talking about slams.

He still made SF, QF, F in the Slams this year. It could be worse, eg: repeatedly losing in the first week

 

[MeatTornado]

He still has all the tools to win a slam if he remains healthy. Obviously he's a lost a step, both speed wise and in endurance, but that's not really his issue. He can still win in his current state, but he'll probably have to play his best A+ tennis to get it done, unlike how he coasted through most of his 2020s slam wins in 3rd gear.

In order to reach that level he's going to need to find the fire in his belly again. Does he still have it after putting the slam race behind him in 2023 and winning the Olympics in 2024? I kinda doubt it, but we'll see.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

The real question every single tennis fan wants to know...

Will the Djokovic match Bron's longevity?

You can’t get away with using that many PEDs in tennis. Don’t think they even test in the NBA. Heck I don’t even know if anyone has been caught in the NBA have they? LOL

 

[Subway Tennis]

I think 2025 we will see Novak really double down on his strengths and become something of a Bo3 specialist. It’s where his game can still shine with the least amount of mileage and it’s the area where he is best placed to make inroads on trying to solve the puzzles of Sinner and Alcaraz, as Sincaraz will be less dialled in.

He could go full throttle through the whole clay season, and possibly get a bit more serious about his grass leadups. The big North American Masters are his best chance to catch Alcaraz off-guard, where Carlitos doesn’t seem as motivated.

2025 should be a very good season for him outside majors, but it’s unlikely that anything will come close to giving him the fulfilment of Olympic Games, so I agree that 2024 is a pretty tough act to follow.

 

[Golden-24]

I honestly think he'll be humbled next year (2025). This year Alcaraz and Sinner stepped up but i can see others handing him losses more in general next year.

He won't win a slam either imho next year either.

You don't want to outstay your welcome.

He finished the game and cemented his Goat status a long time ago. Anything he wins now is bonus. I don't think he'll care much if he doesn't win a Slam next year. He achieved everthing he wanted.

 

[dr325i]

I honestly think he'll be humbled next year (2025). This year Alcaraz and Sinner stepped up but i can see others handing him losses more in general next year.

He won't win a slam either imho next year either.

You don't want to outstay your welcome.

This is one of those threads to make the OP feel better about his dislike of ND...
The reality is...in 2024, Novak had only ONE goal, the OG, and he achieved it. Everything else was a "bonus".
Prior to that, his goals were: most slams -- achieved, all M1000 -- achieved, reach and beat the weeks at #1 record that no one thought would be ever beaten -- achieved, beat RF WTF number -- achieved.
Whatever he has on his mind for 2025 will be hard to beat. I suspect:
- the AO2025 may be on the list to re-establish himself from the beginning of 2025
- FO2025 is DNC
- I suspect W2025 is the main goal -- to take it away from CA and to get to #8
- USO2025 would be nice to have (#5) but we will see when we get to that point.
I think he is not done yet.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

He’s already the greatest ever so he’s on house money now. He has nothing to lose so it will be cool to see him try one last time. Djokovic is in the best position possible with all the records, still healthy and now has zero pressure on him. If he wins another title or even a slam it would be heroic and against all odds. If not then no worries as it not expected. He’s in the position everyone else wishes they were in.

 

[zakopinjo]

He will surely win one slam in 2025, the only question is which one? If he wins the AO, then it is also quite certain that he will win 1 more Slam next to him.

 

[Wesling]

I dont think he can take out sinner in bo5 anymore

 

[gamelovergold]

I dont think he can take out sinner in bo5 anymore

You forget to type second player alcaraz. Novak has to fight both or either one of them in AO. And new generation players are also try to cage the wolf

 

[dr325i]

You forget to type second player alcaraz. Novak has to fight both or either one of them in AO. And new generation players are also try to cage the wolf

It is not about who is on the other side of the net -- it is what his goals (and motivation) are...

 

[MichaelNadal]

I dont think he can take out sinner in bo5 anymore

Sinner is a paper cup.

 

[djokovic the conqueror]

2025 will be a much better year for Djokovic. No more Olympics pressure. This will be the year he breaks more records and establishes why he is above everyone.

I can't wait for slam #25 at the AO. Idemo!

 

[zagor]

He's been put to dead so many times before, and then...

I mean eventually people who write him off are gonna be right of course, no one beats father time.

Would I personally bet on Novak winning a slam in 2025? No.

But I also wouldn't be really shocked if he does. He's one of the best athletes I've seen (overall, not just in tennis), as long he isn't beaten down physically by injuries or wear and tear, there's still a real possibility of that one last magical run.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

He would be hard pressed to have a worse season than last season. He just needs to win a title LOL

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

I dont think he can take out sinner in bo5 anymore

He can if it’s grass or clay. I agree for hard courts though that it will be very difficult now.

 

[Wesling]

Dont think so, sinner in yec form is too much

 

[Bartelby]

Novak will always have Paris ... Gold.

 

[big ted]

there’s always Belgrade

 

[tennispiglet]

I really hope Djokovic wins another Slam next year. He is an inspiration.

 

[accidental]

There is a possibility that Sinner will be banned. His chances of winning a slam improve significantly if that happens

 

[Lleytonstation]

He can if it’s grass or clay. I agree for hard courts though that it will be very difficult now.

I see no chance on clay or hards.

However, he is still the favorite for WC in my eyes.

Think djoker has a very similar year as this one and instead of winning gold he wins Wimbledon.

He isn't letting fed hold that record lol

 

[vokazu]

Will still have a better year than Hewitt though.

 

[fedfan24]

We’re a sinner ban or alcaraz brain fart away from Novak strolling his way to AO/W titles beating the likes of Ruud, paul, Berretini Fritz and Shapovalov. Guy should hang around at slams for at least another 2 years in case he gets another 21/23 type cakewalk slam.

 

[abmk]

We’re a sinner ban or alcaraz brain fart away from Novak strolling his way to AO/W titles beating the likes of Ruud, paul, Berretini Fritz and Shapovalov. Guy should hang around at slams for at least another 2 years in case he gets another 21/23 type cakewalk slams.

 

[ShinMezame]

His only goal should be to develop a tennis style worth watching, then we can consider him in the goat convo.

 

[Midaso240]

Oh OK, you mean just in general in tennis matches on the tour?

You know, outside of Olympics, he didn't even win a single title, yes? He probably is more likely to win more than one title in 2025 than win zero titles of any level.

It depends how much he plays. If he just does the slams + a lead in tournament and a couple of other masters like IW, there's a good chance he could go titleless. Brisbane will be telling, because a tournament like that would have been bread and butter for him a few years ago