Novak Djokovic Eyes Grand Slam Season in 2026 Despite US Open Exit
Novak Djokovic’s career is increasingly defined by the sport’s biggest stages. At 38, the Serbian star is choosing to preserve his energy for tennis’s grandest events rather than chasing smaller titles. Over the past three months, Djokovic has only appeared at three tournaments — the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. His latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam ended in disappointment with a semi-final defeat in New York. Speaking after the loss, Djokovic admitted uncertainty about his long-term plans but confirmed he still intends to target the majors. “I still want to play Grand Slams and a full Grand Slam season next year,” he said. “Let’s see whether that’s going to happen or not. But Slams are Slams — they are just different from any other tournament. They are the pillars of our sport, the most important […]