Last season, Djokovic reached the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams, but failed to reach any finals after withdrawing from Alexander Zverev – losing twice to Sinner – and once to Alcaraz.
After losing to Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the US Open, Djokovic admitted that things were not getting any easier for him. However, the Serbian – who turns 39 in May – noted that he would be back and that he would play as long as he believed he had a chance to win.
Since winning a record 24th Grand Slam at the 2023 US Open, Djokovic has remained a force in the Majors as he has since made several deep runs on the biggest stage. But the main reason why he hasn’t won a Slam in two years is the Alcaraz and Sinner Challenge.
Henman: Djokovic trusts someone else to beat Alcaraz or Sinner
“He could make another Grand Slam final, but I think he is relying on someone else to beat Alcaraz or Sinner. It will be interesting to see what happens with his ranking, his seeding, whether he has to play one of those, Alcaraz or Sinner, in the quarter-finals, or whether he is protected and would play them in the semi-finals. But I just think it’s the physicality, the recovery as you get older, it certainly doesn’t get any easier,” said former six-time Grand Slam semifinalist. Henman said on The Tennis podcast.
The former British tennis star also tipped the two top-ranked men’s players to reach the Australian Open final.
“The scary thing is that Alcaraz and Sinner are going to get better, as they are fourteen years younger. It’s a scary thought. Look, I’m very confident that unless something strange happens, it will be Alcaraz and Sinner in the final in Melbourne,” Henman added.
Djokovic may not enter the 2026 Australian Open as the top favorite for the title, but it is still the tournament where he is a ten-time champion.
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