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Djokovic Launches Off-Season Rebuild, Showcases Recovery Pod for 2026 Push

He skipped the ATP Finals to preserve his body for a fully fit start to 2026.

Overview

  • Speaking at the Qatar Grand Prix, Novak Djokovic said he is reconstructing his body after 18 months of frequent injuries to be ready for next season.
  • He demonstrated a Regenesis recovery pod, describing it as an eight-minute multi-sensory capsule designed to rapidly restore energy.
  • The 38-year-old battled shoulder problems in 2025, retired from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev, took a medical timeout at the US Open, and withdrew from the ATP Finals in Turin for a second straight year.
  • Despite the setbacks, he won titles in Geneva and Athens and became the oldest player to reach the semifinals at all four Grand Slams in a single season.
  • Djokovic said he intends to keep competing and aims to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in 2026, as former fitness coach Marco Panichi and peer Jaume Munar highlighted his enduring motivation and level.