Overview
- Djokovic ended 2025 at No. 4 with 4,830 points, including 3,200 from four Grand Slam semi-finals that he must defend in 2026.
- He plans to open his season at the Adelaide ATP 250 from January 12–17 after training in Dubai as preparation for the Australian Open.
- Former No. 3 Nadia Petrova said Djokovic could be the top-10 player to drop next year due to age and the physical demands of the tour.
- Guy Forget cautioned that Djokovic can no longer train at past intensities and must prioritize recovery to stay competitive.
- Marcos Baghdatis argued he remains a top-tier contender and said he would not retire in Djokovic’s position, as the Serb still targets a 25th major.