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Novak Djokovic Faces Retirement Questions Amid Grand Slam Chase

8/10/2025

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At 38, Novak Djokovic grapples with the looming question of retirement as he chases a historic 25th Grand Slam title. Despite reaching the semifinals in every major this year, he remains tied with Margaret Court at 24 titles. Former rivals speculate he’ll keep his retirement plans under wraps, choosing to make a quiet decision.

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At 38, Novak Djokovic grapples with the looming question of retirement as he chases a historic 25th Grand Slam title. Despite reaching the semifinals in every major this year, he remains tied with Margaret Court at 24 titles. Former rivals speculate he’ll keep his retirement plans under wraps, choosing to make a quiet decision.