Djokovic opens up: "It is very difficult for me to play best of 5 sets against Alcaraz and Sinner, but I will not give up"

Óscar Belloch | 6 Sep 2025 | 00.40

Novak Djokovic at the US Open 2025. Photo: Getty

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Novak Djokovic is 38 years old and continues to fight as he did on the first day of his career. The Serbian showed clear signs of not being able to compete at 100% physically against a player of Carlos Alcaraz's caliber in this US Open 2025. However, Djokovic does not give up and remains with very clear objectives for the future. He does not intend to retire in the short term, in case anyone thought he was going to announce something like that, but it is true that he is very aware that winning Grand Slam number 25 is quite challenging with his extensive track record.

Novak Djokovic arrived at the US Open 2025 without competitive rhythm and not as the top favorite in the New York tournament. Unusual for him, but the high current level of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz means that at 38 years old, 'Nole' no longer appears as the main candidate in the betting. He went to the press conference after losing 6-4 7-6 6-2 to Carlos Alcaraz to assess his current situation and the semifinal match.

- Match Evaluation

"Unfortunately, I ran out of energy after the second set. I think I held up well during the first two sets, but then I declined, and he continued the same way. This is how I feel similar to Sinner, in a best-of-five set match, it's difficult for me to play against them especially in these Grand Slam stages, but I won't give up and I will continue to fight. I am happy with my level, but physically, this is how it is, and it's something I cannot control at this point in my career despite my efforts to be well."

- About Alcaraz and Sinner

"These two guys are the best in the world right now. We have to adapt to that, but they have a very good team and strategy, as evidenced by their results. It's not surprising everything they are achieving, and they will continue to improve year after year. If I have to lose to someone, I want it to be against them. It's frustrating not being able to do on the court everything I could do before, but it's normal and comes with age. I still enjoy the competition, and today, I received huge support from the crowd, which is why I keep playing because I still enjoy it, and the love of the people reaches me."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic se sincera: "Se me hace muy difícil jugar al mejor de 5 sets contra Alcaraz y Sinner, pero no me voy a rendir"