Does Djokovic have chances to win the Australian Open 2026?: "I am rebuilding my body"

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Novak Djokovic will try once again. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has repeatedly stated that he does not want to hear about retirements and continues to compete not only for the love of the sport but because he believes he is capable of fighting for a 25th Grand Slam.

It is that competitive hunger that keeps Novak Djokovic in the game at the age of 38, even after having won everything and facing the two new kings of world tennis: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Between them, they have shared the spoils of the four Grand Slams, with both defeating the Serbian in the semifinals of Roland Garros (Sinner), Wimbledon (Sinner), and US Open (Alcaraz).

In those three clashes, the main difference was physical condition. While the young bodies of the Spaniard and the Italian withstood the challenge, Djokovic's body weakened rapidly, making it impossible for him to compete effectively.

Novak Djokovic seeks to "rebuild" his body to win titles in 2026

Therefore, Djokovic has decided that the urgent change needed for 2026 is his physical condition, and he plans to do it in a novel way. He stated to Sky Sports, "I'm trying to rebuild the machine. I've been injured more often in the last 18 months, so I'm trying to rebuild my body so that the start of the next season is excellent and, hopefully, I can match the best."

If this happens, that is, if Djokovic manages to stabilize his physical condition and not falter in long and crucial matches, he could be a contender at the Australian Open, as a last year's injury in the semifinals against Alexander Zverev prevented him from pursuing his eleventh major title in Melbourne.

The feeling that he might have a chance, provided his physical fitness is optimal, is gaining traction among some well-known tennis figures. One of them, Jim Courier, remarked, "I think if he is in good shape, he still has chances. I believe he is still on par with those players, but especially against Sinner, it has proven quite difficult for him."

However, others are less optimistic. John McEnroe sees the road getting tougher for Djokovic with time: "With time, even he, one would think would find it more challenging, but this is going to get a lot tougher."

Patrick Mouratoglou harbors little hope: "He is undoubtedly the best of all time. But even the way he expresses it makes me feel like he doesn't believe he can do it anymore."

There is still a month and a half to know Djokovic's condition at the Australian Open. Like him, both Sinner and Alcaraz will strive to be in optimal condition. Uncertainty and hope are equally present, but one thing is certain: Novak Djokovic will do everything possible to make 2026 the year he claims his 25th Grand Slam.

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