Djokovic Hints at Retirement After US Open Quarterfinal Berth

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis icon, recently secured his place in the 2025 US Open quarterfinals, defeating Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets. Djokovic’s dominant performance, completed in under two hours on the Arthur Ashe Stadium, has fueled speculation about his future in the sport. Winning the US Open again, where he last won a Grand Slam two years prior, could signify a “full-circle” moment for the player. He has likened winning in New York again as a “full-circle” moment and the perfect way to end a historic chapter, leading to conjecture about a potential retirement. The 38-year-old, already the oldest player to reach this stage since Jimmy Connors in 1991, acknowledged the possibility of this achievement representing the pinnacle of his career. He is three wins away from clinching a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic emphasized the importance of taking each match as it comes, while acknowledging his ambition to win another major title. His upcoming match will be against Taylor Fritz, last year’s US Open finalist. Regardless of the outcome, Djokovic has already made history this year, reaching the second week of all Grand Slam tournaments and becoming the oldest player to reach the quarterfinals of all four majors in a single year.