Novak Djokovic has some honest comments about the potential of Carlos Alcaraz and Yannik Sinner to break his record. Alcaraz, who is currently ranked third in the ATP rankings, and Sinner, who is ranked No. 1, have caused quite a stir in the tennis world recently.

Djokovic is etched in tennis history with a staggering 24 Grand Slam titles, including 10 Australian Opens, 3 French Opens, 7 Wimbledon Opens and 4 US Opens race, making him the most successful male athlete of all time. He added the final touch to his legacy during the 2024 season when he won the long-awaited Olympic gold medal in Paris.

Djokovic has been embracing the new generation of players with open arms, including Grigor Dimitrov, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev, Andrei Rublev, Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem, among others. Of course, he continued to support the rise of Alcaraz and Sinner.

during an interview Zhiqun Sports The Serbian tennis star said nonchalantly on Thursday, January 9, that while his record may seem unbreakable to some, he believes Alcaraz and sinner He may be his replacement in the future.

“It’s too early. But, you know, people say my record will never be broken. I doubt it. I mean, Carlos could already be the next guy. Or even Janik.” Djokovic said.

He also emphasized that if Sinner and Alcaraz prioritize fitness and taking care of their bodies, they can achieve long-term success.

“If they take care of their bodies, if they do things the right way, focus on longevity, focus on the long term, then they can do it,” he added.

Only 21 years old, Spanish He has won four Grand Slam titles – two at Wimbledon, one at the US Open and one at the French Open. Looking back on this extraordinary achievement, Djokovic said:

“Carlos has done something at such a young age that no one has done in history. So the odds are good. He will complete his (career) Grand Slam very soon.”

Novak Djokovic could face Carlos Alcaraz in 2025 Australian Open semi-finals and Jannik Sinner in final

Novak Djokovic His campaign will begin on Sunday, January 12, at the Australian Open against Nishesh Basavareddy. The two have never met on the ATP Tour before, so it will be an interesting matchup.

If Djokovic wins, he will face Pavel Kotov in the second round and then possibly Riley Opelka or Tomas Machak in the third round. Grigor Dimitrov or Jiri Lehecka will wait for him in the fourth round.

If the Serbian advances to the quarter-finals, he could face his toughest test yet in a much-anticipated showdown with Carlos Alcaraz. Or, he could face Sebastian Korda or 2024 U.S. Open semifinalist Jack Draper.

In the semi-finals, the 24-time Grand Slam champion could face formidable opponents such as Alexander Zverev, Kaspar Rudd or Tommy Paul. If he reaches the final, he could face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz or Alex De Minaur.