Overview
- Speaking in Milan during the Winter Olympics, Djokovic told Corriere TV he has the desire to reach Los Angeles 2028, while acknowledging it is still "far off" at this stage of his career.
- A fan exchange at the opening ceremony drew a similar response, with Djokovic saying he is not considering retirement and wants to play through the next Summer Games.
- The stance follows his Australian Open run in which he beat Jannik Sinner in the semifinals before losing the final to Carlos Alcaraz, a result that reignited speculation about his future.
- Djokovic has left his scheduling flexible, saying after Melbourne that future participation could range from a handful of events to a fuller slate as circumstances evolve.
- Reaction remains split, with former world No. 3 Nadia Petrova questioning the practicality of competing at 41 and Carlos Alcaraz expressing confidence in Djokovic’s physical readiness, while Djokovic’s résumé includes Olympic gold from Paris 2024.