Immediately after New York-6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 losses Carlos Alakraj In the US Open semi -finals, Novak jokovich Accepted reporters that it would be a challenge for him to defeat Alakraj and Pronounced sinner Going forward in the Major.
Djokovic, who has been looking for his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title since the start of the 2024 season, fell in three big companies this season, currently two players in the world, currently the world’s top two players. Djokovic defeated Alkaraz in the quarter-finals at the year-opening Australian Open, but was forced to retire after the first set of his semi-final match. Alexander zweev Due to toe injury. Since then, Djokovic has lost the French Open and Wimbledon, and the semi -finals in the semi -finals in the semi -finals, on Friday at the Arthur Ash Stadium.
“I can only do as much as I can,” Djokovic said during his news conference. “Yes, it will be very difficult for me to do in the future to remove the obstacle of the sinner, Alakraj in the best five on the Grand Slam. I think I have a better chance, but the best chance of three, but the best, it’s difficult.”
Djokovic, 38, won his last slam title at the 2023 US Open, 22 -year -old US opener, 24, and 22 -year -old Alakraj to win the last seven major titles. The pair have been seen on a collision course for the US Open final throughout the tournament and will meet with a trophy on the line for the third consecutive slam after defeating the sinner. Felix Agar-Aliasime In the second semi -final clash of the day.
Djokovic failed to reach a major final for the first time since 2017. Serbian superstar said he was still “happy” with his level of tennis – he was largely cruel in the semi -finals in New York – but recognized the difference in his fitness and endurance compared to his small rivals.
“They are very good, you know, actually play at high levels,” Djokovic said. “Unfortunately, I ran out of the gas after the second set [against Alcaraz]I think I had enough energy to fight him and keep it with my rhythm for two sets. After that, I was taken out, and he was leaving.
“It is like this that I have felt with Jannik this year too. Yes, the best-five make it very difficult for me to play. Especially if it’s like the final stages of the Grand Slam.”
Djokovic has indicated that he is close to the end of his mythological career, saying that his loss to the sinner in the French Open semi -finals may be “the last match played here”, but has since been indicated that he is planning to play in the next season on the tour. In Wimbledon, after another semi -final loss, he said he planned to come back “at least one more time” to play.
On Friday, Djokovic echoed the feeling and said he wanted to play “Full Grand Slam season” next year. However, he gave priority to big companies this year and left several other tournaments throughout the season, he said he would reconsider that strategy in 2026, as he believes he could be more competitive in those events.
He said, “I tell my chance a little more in the best-three, I think, a week’s tournament or Masters tournament where you have about two weeks between a few days between matches,” he said. “So you know, it can give me better service against them in matchup.”
Djokovic, which ranks 7th, is expected to grow to number 4 in the next week’s rankings. He sits in third place-the winner and the race for the tour final at the end of the back, but Djokovic said he was uncertain about the rest of his programs this season. He plans to play 250-level tournament in Athens, earlier held in Belgrade, early November, but otherwise not committed to another ATP event. (Djokovic’s brother Jordeje was the director of the tournament for the event when it was played in Belgrade since 2021 and is believed to have still included.)
Djokovic said that he would consult with his team about 2025 and beyond the next stages. He said that he was still enjoying playing and constant fan was grateful to support. Fans for most of Fridays against Alkaraz were behind him, chanting “No-Vak, No-Vak” and rising on his feet after long rallies.
“I still enjoy the thrill of the competition,” Djokovic said. “Today, I got amazing support again in court from the crowd. I am very grateful for this. I completely enjoyed myself. Yes, this is one of the biggest reasons why I am running. The love that is happening all over the world has been amazing in the last few years.”
