Novak Djokovic’s window of opportunity is slowly closing.
The Serbian superstar is aiming to win his 25th Grand Slam title, which would break his jointly-held record for the most singles Grand Slams won by any player – a record currently shared with Margaret Court.
Despite his unmatched achievements, Djokovic has struggled to capture that elusive 25th major crown. When Djokovic plays at the US Open, it will mark two years since his last Grand Slam triumph.
Djokovic, who has withdrawn from the upcoming Toronto Open, has seen his past rivals – Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer – retire from the sport.
Unfortunately for Djokovic, these icons have been replaced by future icons: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
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Mansour Bahrami, another icon of the sport, has weighed in on Djokovic’s chances of winning another Grand Slam in his career.
Mansour Bahrami says Novak Djokovic is most likely to win his 25th Grand Slam at the Australian Open
After an impressive playing career, Mansour Bahrami has transformed himself into one of tennis’ most prominent entertainers.
Bahrami, who performs numerous tricks and highlight-reel shots during invitational matches at Grand Slams, expressed his admiration for Novak Djokovic while speaking to Gigi Salmon on the Courtside Conversations Podcast.
Bahrami, who recently revealed what he said to Jannik Sinner before the Wimbledon final, noted that Wimbledon may have been Djokovic’s last opportunity to win a 25th slam, while also pinpointing the tournament where Djokovic is most likely to break that elusive record.
Bahrami said: “I thought that he is going to do it. I know that it’s going to get more and more difficult.
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“For me Wimbledon was maybe the last one so it would be unbelievable and he has done so many things unbelievable that we all are amazed how great he’s done.
“He’s a great champion, he’s won everything and so is he capable at almost 39 to go and win Australian Open. I would say if there is one that would be Australian Open.
“But it’s going to be very, very hard.”
Djokovic’s latest opportunity went up in smoke at Wimbledon. The Serbian star lost to Jannik Sinner in straight sets at the semi-final stage – a repeat of the French Open.
A ‘shot at history’
Speaking after his record-equalling title in Flushing Meadows, Djokovic conveyed the experience of living his childhood dream, noting his opportunity at a ‘shot at history.’
Djokovic said: “It obviously means the world to me.
“I’m really living my childhood dream to compete at the highest level in this sport, which has given me and my family so much from difficult circumstances.
“I never thought I would be here but the last couple of years I thought I had a shot at history. Why not grab it when it is presented?”