The former Scottish tennis player, a member of the Big-4, spoke about training sessions against his main rivals, after Alcaraz and Sinner trained together at the ATP Finals.
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic is fully engaged in his preseason, alternating between work in the gym and hours on the court to gain competitive rhythm and arrive in the best physical shape possible at the start of the season. In his daily routine in Athens, the Balkan player met Rafael Pagonis, a great promise in the tennis world and a dominant force in the junior categories at just 14 years old. Not only did they take a photo together and chat, but Novak also invited him to have a training session together. "Today I fulfilled the dream of being invited by the GOAT Djokovic to train with him. He was affectionate, generous, and shared the secrets of his return with me. Please do not wake me up from this dream. Thank you Djokovic for this incredible experience," the young Greek wrote.
Novak invited Rafael Pagonis to practice with him in Athens today.
— 𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚔. A͟O͟¹⁰ (@NoleLondon) December 14, 2025
Rafa: "@DjokerNole was so kind, generous, and he showed me the secret of his return 😉🤫
Please don't wake me up from this dream!" https://t.co/oJTmmiK2T0 pic.twitter.com/GV40Ltd7mM
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A convinced Sergiy Stakhovsky states that motivation is the key to have Novak back among the contenders for a Grand Slam, starting with the upcoming Australian Open.
While Novak Djokovic is already training in Greece for 2026, several tournaments dream of having him as the main attraction for their event. One of them is the Argentina Open, an ATP Buenos Aires 2026 that is pushing harder after a Davis Cup draw that will send Serbia to play in Chile on clay courts... the week just before. Are there chances that the Serbian will be in the Argentine capital? "We would love it, but it doesn't depend on us. We would need him to play Davis Cup, and then we would start negotiations, but it's complicated, as he plays 8/9 tournaments a year," mentioned the tournament director Martin Jaite, who did confirm the presence of Matteo Berrettini, Gael Monfils, or Francisco Cerúndolo.
"If Djokovic comes to play the Davis Cup in Chile, of course, we would love him to come and play our tournament. It's not something that depends on us," Martin Jaite responds when asked about a possible presence of the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
— Lautaro Miranda Núñez (@Lautarotenn1s) December 15, 2025
Francisco jests pic.twitter.com/oF5IuRW3od
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His name is Mark Kovacs, a specialist in physical conditioning, injury prevention, biomechanics, recovery, and on-court performance optimization, but the most important thing is not this. The most important thing is that for the past few weeks, Mark has become the latest addition to Novak Djokovic's team, a person who seems essential for the Serbian in his quest to conquer that elusive #25 Grand Slam title that has been slipping away from him in the last two years. Good news to see that at 38 years old he is still seeking new solutions to improve and continue learning.
🚨Novak Djokovic has hired a new member to his team.
— Danny (@DjokovicFan_) December 14, 2025
Dr. Mark Kovacs is working with Novak with a focus on physical conditioning, injury prevention, biomechanics, recovery, and on-court performance optimization.
Novak is rebuilding his body and training hard for the new season. pic.twitter.com/euYhXL02MT
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic añade una figura fundamental a su equipo
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We have selected the top ten battles of a year filled with great rivalries, titanic matches, and wars for the history books. Which will be the best match of 2025?
One of the main narratives surrounding the 2026 tennis season refers to the possibilities of Novak Djokovic to once again conquer a Grand Slam. It will be an interesting topic of conversation about which many experts are already giving their opinion: the latest to join has been the legendary Rick Macci, mentor of the Williams sisters, who gives the Serbian player possibilities... depending on certain conditions. "Yes, Djokovic can win a Slam in 2026... under two premises: if Alcaraz/Sinner get injured or are upset, and if he doesn't have grueling 5-set matches that don't give him time to recover. Of course he can win it: he's been there, he's done it." Do you agree with him?
Asked if the Joker can win a slam in 2026 . YES. 1.If Sinner/ Alcaraz get upset or get injured. 2. If he does not have 5 set street fights and has time to recover. Can the Serbian Sniper the Rubber Band man win another Slam? YES because he has been there done that! @DjokerNole
— Rick Macci (@RickMacci) December 10, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Djokovic puede ganar otro Slam... si Sinner y Alcaraz se lesionan o son sorprendidos"
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The one saying this is Greg Rusedski, once ranked number 4 in the world and finalist of the 1997 US Open, who emerges as a seasoned analyst of today's tennis. The former British player is clear about what Novak Djokovic needs to achieve his great goal. "Can he beat Alcaraz and Sinner in five sets? Possibly not, but if he enjoys the challenge and remains competitive, why shouldn't he continue? I think his great disappointment was losing in Australia to Zverev due to injury, after defeating Alcaraz. He will need a certain amount of luck to secure another Grand Slam, but I believe he could do it at Wimbledon," he said in remarks collected by tennisuptodate.com.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Djokovic tendrá la opción de ganar otro Grand Slam en Wimbledon"
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The former Scottish tennis player, a member of the Big-4, spoke about training sessions against his main rivals, after Alcaraz and Sinner trained together at the ATP Finals.
While Novak Djokovic is already training in Greece for 2026, several tournaments dream of having him as the main attraction for their event. One of them is the Argentina Open, an ATP Buenos Aires 2026 that is pushing harder after a Davis Cup draw that will send Serbia to play in Chile on clay courts... the week just before. Are there chances that the Serbian will be in the Argentine capital? "We would love it, but it doesn't depend on us. We would need him to play Davis Cup, and then we would start negotiations, but it's complicated, as he plays 8/9 tournaments a year," mentioned the tournament director Martin Jaite, who did confirm the presence of Matteo Berrettini, Gael Monfils, or Francisco Cerúndolo.
"If Djokovic comes to play the Davis Cup in Chile, of course, we would love him to come and play our tournament. It's not something that depends on us," Martin Jaite responds when asked about a possible presence of the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
— Lautaro Miranda Núñez (@Lautarotenn1s) December 15, 2025
Francisco jests pic.twitter.com/oF5IuRW3od
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Novak Djokovic... ¿al Argentina Open?
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Novak Djokovic is fully engaged in his preseason, alternating between work in the gym and hours on the court to gain competitive rhythm and arrive in the best physical shape possible at the start of the season. In his daily routine in Athens, the Balkan player met Rafael Pagonis, a great promise in the tennis world and a dominant force in the junior categories at just 14 years old. Not only did they take a photo together and chat, but Novak also invited him to have a training session together. "Today I fulfilled the dream of being invited by the GOAT Djokovic to train with him. He was affectionate, generous, and shared the secrets of his return with me. Please do not wake me up from this dream. Thank you Djokovic for this incredible experience," the young Greek wrote.
Novak invited Rafael Pagonis to practice with him in Athens today.
— 𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚔. A͟O͟¹⁰ (@NoleLondon) December 14, 2025
Rafa: "@DjokerNole was so kind, generous, and he showed me the secret of his return 😉🤫
Please don't wake me up from this dream!" https://t.co/oJTmmiK2T0 pic.twitter.com/GV40Ltd7mM
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic entrena con una de las grandes promesas del tenis mundial en Grecia
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His name is Mark Kovacs, a specialist in physical conditioning, injury prevention, biomechanics, recovery, and on-court performance optimization, but the most important thing is not this. The most important thing is that for the past few weeks, Mark has become the latest addition to Novak Djokovic's team, a person who seems essential for the Serbian in his quest to conquer that elusive #25 Grand Slam title that has been slipping away from him in the last two years. Good news to see that at 38 years old he is still seeking new solutions to improve and continue learning.
🚨Novak Djokovic has hired a new member to his team.
— Danny (@DjokovicFan_) December 14, 2025
Dr. Mark Kovacs is working with Novak with a focus on physical conditioning, injury prevention, biomechanics, recovery, and on-court performance optimization.
Novak is rebuilding his body and training hard for the new season. pic.twitter.com/euYhXL02MT
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic añade una figura fundamental a su equipo
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A convinced Sergiy Stakhovsky states that motivation is the key to have Novak back among the contenders for a Grand Slam, starting with the upcoming Australian Open.
We have selected the top ten battles of a year filled with great rivalries, titanic matches, and wars for the history books. Which will be the best match of 2025?
One of the main narratives surrounding the 2026 tennis season refers to the possibilities of Novak Djokovic to once again conquer a Grand Slam. It will be an interesting topic of conversation about which many experts are already giving their opinion: the latest to join has been the legendary Rick Macci, mentor of the Williams sisters, who gives the Serbian player possibilities... depending on certain conditions. "Yes, Djokovic can win a Slam in 2026... under two premises: if Alcaraz/Sinner get injured or are upset, and if he doesn't have grueling 5-set matches that don't give him time to recover. Of course he can win it: he's been there, he's done it." Do you agree with him?
Asked if the Joker can win a slam in 2026 . YES. 1.If Sinner/ Alcaraz get upset or get injured. 2. If he does not have 5 set street fights and has time to recover. Can the Serbian Sniper the Rubber Band man win another Slam? YES because he has been there done that! @DjokerNole
— Rick Macci (@RickMacci) December 10, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Djokovic puede ganar otro Slam... si Sinner y Alcaraz se lesionan o son sorprendidos"
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The one saying this is Greg Rusedski, once ranked number 4 in the world and finalist of the 1997 US Open, who emerges as a seasoned analyst of today's tennis. The former British player is clear about what Novak Djokovic needs to achieve his great goal. "Can he beat Alcaraz and Sinner in five sets? Possibly not, but if he enjoys the challenge and remains competitive, why shouldn't he continue? I think his great disappointment was losing in Australia to Zverev due to injury, after defeating Alcaraz. He will need a certain amount of luck to secure another Grand Slam, but I believe he could do it at Wimbledon," he said in remarks collected by tennisuptodate.com.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Djokovic tendrá la opción de ganar otro Grand Slam en Wimbledon"
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I don't know how he does it, but it's rare for Nick Kyrgios to speak and not cause a stir. This week we heard him in a very pleasant chat with Patrick Mouratoglou and Alexander Bublik, discussing aspects of their careers and tennis in general. The memory of the final he lost at Wimbledon 2022 against Novak Djokovic came up at one point. Pay attention to his analysis.
"I don't think I could have played any better in that Wimbledon final. I served the best I could, but he broke my serve when I was at 40-0, on grass, this is incredible. Every time there was an important point, he was there, always focused. I think if it had been Nadal in that final, it would have gone better for me," the Australian states, ready to take a jab at the Spaniard whenever he can.
Kyrgios on facing Djokovic at Wimbledon :
— SK (@Djoko_UTD) December 6, 2025
“I don’t think I could’ve played better in the Wimbledon final (2022). I served my best but he broke me 3/4 times. whenever there’s an important point, he’s always there. He’s locked in.
If it was Nadal I would’ve been fine” pic.twitter.com/c02AvxleUz
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kyrgios recuerda su final perdida en Wimbledon: “Si la hubiera jugado contra Rafa, me habría ido mejor”
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The Serbian player is the one who has accumulated the most weeks in top positions of the ATP ranking and is close to completing his astounding dominance.