Looking at the landscape of men’s tennis, the former pro sees the 24-time Major winner as the strongest challenger to the sport’s new duopoly, placing him above Alexander Zverev.
The reasoning is simple. Djokovic’s 2025 season at Majors was exceptional. At the age of 38, the legend reached all four semi-finals, proving his perennial class at the sport’s most notable events.
I say it without hesitation.
Novak Djokovic has scored his best match of 2025. And he’s gaining at a rate that would worry me if I were his rival at Wimbledon.
What a level. pic.twitter.com/gNPvvr98vw
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) July 5, 2025
According to Stakhovsky, that consistency is proof that the veteran can still strike when the stage is at its biggest. With the Australian Open approaching, Sergiy believes Novak’s incredible record makes him a dangerous opponent for anyone.
After ten titles Down Under, the Serbian is keeping alive his chances of going all the way, even in an era fueled by younger and stronger rivals who were barely born when the Belgrade native began his professional journey.
At the same time, Stakhovsky recognizes a shift in hierarchy in men’s tennis. Sinner and Alcaraz have created a level of dominance comparable to the Big 3 era, having won every Major title since early 2024.
But he says Djokovic’s newfound motivation and ability to adapt to new generations will keep him firmly in the conversation about the sport’s most prominent trophies and achievements.
Ultimately, Sergiy puts Novak’s prospects on one key condition: if his body holds up, the door to that elusive 25th Major title is still open. Considering what he has accomplished in 2025, it would be premature to discount him.
Despite a shorter schedule, Djokovic finished the 2025 campaign in the top-4. He remains eager to challenge top rivals even in the season he celebrates his 39th birthday.
“Novak has every chance to win another Major. I would even say he has a better chance than Alexander Zverev. This year he reached four semi-finals. I think he can win anywhere.”
His excellent statistics in Australia give him plenty of reasons to think about how he will approach this tournament and what will happen next. However, a new generation has emerged, different from what it was used to.
We can see that Novak has rediscovered his motivation in the last two years and adapted to the new rivals. I think if his health allows it, he has a chance to win another major tournament,” said Sergiy Stakhovsky.
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