
Novak Djokovic started the season with a good performance at the 2025 Australian Open, although an elimination that left him with a bittersweet taste as he couldn't compete with full guarantees against Alexander Zverev. The Serb wished to be present this year in the Davis Cup, but that dream is once again thwarted for him.
One of the biggest goals of the season for Novak Djokovic was the 2025 Davis Cup. Following an elimination by Denmark's Rune in the early stages of the tournament, the Balkan country will not be in the final phase, disrupting one of Nole's priorities. After winning the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he stated that his priority would be solely Grand Slams and tournaments where he represented his country, such as the Davis Cup.
- Kecmanovic was not enough
Serbia visited Copenhagen with Miomir Kecmanovic at the helm, who failed to lead his nation to qualification. Although they took a 2-0 lead with Hamad Medjedovic's victory over Holger Rune (2-6 6-3 6-1) and Kecmanovic's win against Elmer Moller (3-6 6-2 6-1), they were surprised by Rune and Johannes Ingildsen in the doubles, defeating Medjedovic and Kecmanovic (6-4 6-4). Later on, Moller defeated Medjedovic with 1-6 6-4 6-3, and Rune sealed the tie by overpowering Kecmanovic (6-2 6-4). A victory that gave the hosts the win and secured a historic comeback to face Switzerland or Spain in the round of 16.
- A frustrated dream
The country's great leader, Novak Djokovic, had to withdraw from the tie against Serbia as he continued to suffer from the injury he sustained against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open, aggravated in the clash with Zverev. Nole is facing a rupture that could keep him off the courts well into the clay court season in April, potentially ruling him out of the Indian Wells and Miami Masters 1000 events.
With his career nearing its end and few goals left to achieve, the 24-time Grand Slam winner affirmed that representing his country in the Davis Cup was one of the few motivations remaining for him. However, this year in 2025, he won't be able to fulfill that objective, so his retirement plans may be put on hold, even though he hasn't made any official announcement, apart from hinting at a return to the Australian Open in future editions.
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