"Watching Djokovic Arrange His Calendar in 2026 Will Be Interesting"

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Novak Djokovic used up another bullet this week at the Six Kings Slam, a tournament where he failed to win a single match. At 38 years old, the tennis world is beginning to debate how much longer the Serbian has left in his career. Tim Henman is among those pondering.

Beyond his 38 years and the fact that it has been a while since we've seen him win Grand Slams, it seems that the success of Novak Djokovic in this latter stage of his career will depend on his physical condition. This is the consensus, especially after watching him retire last night at the Six Kings Slam in his match against Taylor Fritz, where once again his physical limitations hindered his ability to compete with the current leaders of the circuit. Tim Henman, a regular commentator in the media, assessed the moment of the Balkan player in comments collected by the portal Tennis 365.

"He made it to the semifinals of all four Grand Slams this season, which is a phenomenal achievement. The issue lies in the path, having to play those five previous matches to reach the semis and then facing one of these two young stars who are currently at the peak of their potential. It's clear that Novak hasn't been able to find the solutions he needed," remarked the Brit, always opting for a conservative discourse without seeking sensational headlines.

"What I always say when talking about these top players is that they should play for as long as they want. They've earned the right to play in any tournament they wish, for as many seasons as they desire. If they are still enjoying it, they should continue playing. This is the best job in the world; retiring means being retired for a long time, so it will be interesting to see how Novak approaches the 2026 season, how he structures his calendar, and what his level of play will be," added the former World No. 4.

- At which tournament will Novak Djokovic retire?

That's the million-dollar question, one we all would like to know, and none wish to happen. According to Henman, always respectful of each player's history, it led him to reflect on his own retirement from the courts. "Each player's journey is very personal, different from others. In my case, I can only think about why I decided to stop just a few days after that 2007 US Open, ending my career by playing the Davis Cup at home. I recall making the decision very quickly, in just 24 hours, when I still had eight weeks of competition ahead," recalls the Oxford alum.

Djokovic won't escape this question until he makes a decision, indicating that the day is drawing nearer. The audience is beginning to speculate, mentioning the Australian Open, the Davis Cup, and even the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games. For now, amid all the buzz and predictions, Novak continues to enjoy the circuit. Playing less often, that's true, but trying to savor every last drop of adrenaline that competition offers. This week in Riyadh, his response to journalists couldn't have been clearer: "It's not happening anytime soon, sorry to disappoint you."

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