The day Djokovic is not there, we will miss him a lot

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It is difficult to find words to define what Indian Wells means to the tennis world. Last night, in Indian Wells, the Serb once again delivered one of those performances that stay in your mind for days after witnessing one of the best matches in several months, when he is just two months shy of turning 39. 

The day when Nole is no longer around, we will miss him greatly. You, reading this, even if you don't like Djokovic or continuously criticize him, will miss him too. Yes, maybe you don't realize it now, but there will come a day when you will miss him. It seems like he has been here forever and will never retire, as the end of his career is not yet in sight, which makes us underestimate what Belgrade's own is accomplishing.

Just as many fans realized what they had when Federer and Nadal stepped aside, when Djokovic retires, many will become aware of the void left by the greatest tennis player in history. Because he is still active, we can enjoy nights like yesterday in Indian Wells, competing for two and a half hours against one of the most promising players born in this century, like Draper, or what happened in Melbourne, defeating Sinner in five sets.

In 2026, Nole comes with an extra edge. Not just in the tennis aspect, but also physically and mentally. He appears fresher than in the past two seasons, and his close call at the Australian Open is evidence of that. Nole, while his body allows it, swept a rising star like Carlos Alcaraz off the court a month and a half ago. Every tournament he plays is a gift, giving us plenty to enjoy about tennis.

Haters today will realize tomorrow how wrong they were

He gives his all on the court. When he plays, he attracts the attention of many. Capable of defeating a Sinner who had been the best on hard courts since 2024. Competing physically with guys 15 years his junior. Making headlines in press conferences and not dodging questions to provide us with content and topics for discussion.

That is Nole, a guy who could have retired at least two years ago and be enjoying life, like Roger and Rafa are currently doing, but who prefers to continue dedicating his time and effort to playing as long as his body holds up.

After Nadal and Federer's farewells, some people started seeing Djokovic in a different light, appreciating what he is doing and what his figure represents. There are still those influenced by what a certain sector of the press says about him, viewing him with prejudices. However, it is likely that the day will come when, once he is no longer around, they will realize what he achieved, what he contributed, and how much he is missed. 

Because his void will be impossible to fill. Just as it has been difficult to captivate many people after Federer and Nadal retired, when that fateful day arrives for Nole to step aside, we will realize how lucky we were to have them. That will be the moment when many will realize how wrong they were.

Therefore, as long as he is there giving us nights like yesterday in Indian Wells, we must enjoy living in the present. Perhaps the debate about whether he is the greatest in history is outdated, as it has long been proven that he is, and it is likely that we must seriously consider whether Djokovic might be the greatest athlete in history. The most probable answer is yes. What do you think?
 

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