Novak Djokovic has missed a golden opportunity in Wimbledon 2026 to achieve his twenty-fifth Grand Slam. His physical condition was not enough, and he ended up succumbing to the high level of Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals, which has led to André Agassi's statements expressing concern about the Serbian tennis player's physical state.
It is important to note that Djokovic is 39 years old, and with each passing year, his physical condition deteriorates despite taking care of himself, as highlighted by Agassi on the BBC. "I have seen Novak complain a lot about his body throughout his career, but it always seemed like he was playing with fire. Now, it seems he is hiding some of his feelings. I see him trying to anticipate his opponent's shot too early, choosing cautiously and selecting where to expend his energy. All of that will not end well for him in the long run," he concluded.
3 Grand Slams where Djokovic has barely made it
It is no secret that Djokovic is barely making it to the final rounds of Grand Slams. His level is non-negotiable, but his physical condition is sending him signals. In the Australian Open, he reached the final after not facing much wear and tear throughout the tournament and defeating Sinner in epic semi-finals. That match against the Italian took a toll on his body, and he could only compete for one set against Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
At Roland Garros, it was even worse. In the early rounds, he had already dropped sets, and in the round of 16 saw Joao Fonseca come back from two sets down. There came a point in the match where he played with heart, but again, it was his physical condition that determined the outcome. Not to mention the semi-final match at Wimbledon against Sinner after the tennis marathon he had in the quarterfinals against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Gradually, his energy is depleting, and as Agassi says, this is a serious issue even in the short term.
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