Novak Djokovic addresses retirement talk after clinching his 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open… as he admits that he has questioned himself on how long he wants to ‘keep going’

Novak Djokovic plans to play as long as possible after winning the US Open to win his 24th Grand Slam title.

The Serbian defeated Russian Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win his third major title of the year. His final defeat at Wimbledon against Carlos Alcaraz cost him a clean slate Grand Slam championship in 2023.

Djokovic, now 36, has been questioned about his retirement since his defeat to the Spaniard.

However, he has insisted he won’t be leaving the court anytime soon, joking that it may take another 24 years.

He told reporters after the victory over Medvedev: “Yes, every now and then I ask myself: ‘Why do I need this at this stage, after everything I’ve done?’ How long do I want to continue?’

The Serbian defeated Daniil Medvedev to capture his third Grand Slam title of the year

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‘Of course I have those questions in my head. But knowing that I’m still playing at such a high level and winning the biggest tournaments in this sport.

‘I don’t want to leave this sport if I’m still at the top, if I’m still playing this way.

‘Ultimately in about 23, 24 years I will leave tennis. And new young players are joining us. Until then, I think you’ll see me around a bit.”

However, Djokovic stated that he is not playing as much in smaller tournaments and will try to prioritize his preparation so that he can peak at Grand Slam events.

He said, ‘I’m going to keep going. You know, I feel good in my own body. I still feel that I have the support of those around me, my team, my family.

“The Grand Slams, as I have said over the years, have always been my top goal and priority throughout the season.

“I don’t play as much as other tournaments, so I try to prioritize my preparation so that I can peak in slams.

Djokovic has been questioned about his retirement since his Wimbledon loss to Carlos Alcaraz

“These are the moments and these kinds of emotions that I use to motivate myself every day when I’m not playing a tournament.”

Djokovic said he has no target for the number of Grand Slams he wins in his career, although he has his sights set on winning an Olympic gold medal.

The closest he came to gold so far came in 2008 when he took bronze in Beijing, when Rafael Nadal defeated Fernando Gonzalez in the final.