Roddick Questions Djokovic’s Grand Slam Durability as 2026 Opens in Adelaide

After four 2025 Slam semifinals, his prospects hinge on managing wear with a recovery‑first routine.

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Andy Roddick said Djokovic may no longer be able to train as he once did at 38 and questioned whether his body can hold up over two weeks at a major.
Djokovic reached the semifinals at all four Grand Slams in 2025 but did not make a final, extending his major title drought since the 2023 US Open.
He acknowledged after the 2025 US Open that keeping pace with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in best‑of‑five matches has become more difficult.
Organizers have confirmed he is slated to start 2026 at the Adelaide International before heading to Melbourne for the Australian Open.
Medical and performance analysis highlights a shift to lower‑volume training with an emphasis on recovery, mobility and nutrition, which supporters say underpins his longevity.