Overview

• Novak Djokovic has not won a major since the 2023 US Open and remains the sixth-ranked player as he seeks a record-extending 25th Grand Slam at age 38.
• A fall in his Wimbledon quarterfinal against Flavio Cobolli left him hampered and contributed to a straight-sets semifinal defeat by world No 1 Jannik Sinner.
• Djokovic withdrew from the Canadian Open with an injury and has reshuffled his schedule to focus exclusively on Grand Slam tournaments.
• Since Djokovic’s last major victory, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have claimed every Grand Slam title, underscoring the challenge of reclaiming tennis’s top prize.
• Mansour Bahrami believes the Australian Open represents Djokovic’s best remaining opportunity for a 25th title but warns that age and fitness issues make another triumph very difficult.