While Novak Djokovic may not have added to his already impressive collection of Grand Slam titles in 2024, one notable statistic shows that he remains firmly in the mix among the game’s elite. Despite his challenges this year, the Serbian tennis legend continues to be a formidable presence on the ATP Tour.
In an unexpected move, Djokovic has chosen to bring on Andy Murray as his coach for the upcoming Australian Open in January. This decision signals his determination to reignite his career, particularly as he approaches what could be his final year as a professional player. If Djokovic is looking for motivation to continue competing at the highest level, he only needs to glance at the win/loss index for 2024.
Jannik Sinner leads the pack with a remarkable win rate of 92.4%, having won 73 out of 79 matches. This outstanding form has placed him firmly at the top of the ATP Tour rankings. Following closely is Carlos Alcaraz, who boasts an impressive 80.6% win rate, securing 54 wins from 67 matches played.
Despite playing fewer matches, Djokovic still managed a solid 80.4% win rate, with 37 victories from 46 matches. This performance places him ahead of Alexander Zverev (76.6%) and Matteo Berrettini, who made a strong recovery from injury to post a 72.2% win rate. The top ten of this list is rounded out by names such as Grigor Dimitrov, Tommy Paul, Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, and Daniil Medvedev, all with notable win percentages in the 68-72% range.
Though there has been speculation about Djokovic’s career nearing its end, the Serbian remains confident in his ability to continue competing at the top level. This belief is shared by renowned coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who predicts that Djokovic will bounce back in 2025 and add more Grand Slam titles to his already legendary career.
In an exclusive interview with Tennis365, Mouratoglou, who previously coached Serena Williams, emphasized that dismissing Djokovic at this stage of his career would be a mistake. “I think Novak had a very bad year, but it came after an incredible year,” Mouratoglou pointed out. “Let’s not forget that only last year, he won three Grand Slams and played in the final of another. That wasn’t ten years ago—it was just last year.”
Mouratoglou also reminded fans that Djokovic had a strong year in 2024, winning the Olympics and beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final. “He is not far away,” Mouratoglou added. “I think he can still beat them (Sinner and Alcaraz). It’s tough, the margin is smaller now, but I don’t think he’s far behind. He can still win Grand Slams, I’m sure of it.”
Djokovic himself remains steadfast in his belief that he can continue to add to his Grand Slam tally. Mouratoglou also noted that the key to Djokovic’s success lies in his motivation, especially after the retirement of rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
“It’s all about motivation for Novak,” said Mouratoglou. “I understand it’s been tough for him this year because, for his entire career, he was driven by the challenge of beating those two. He’s done that now. So, where does he find the drive to keep going?”
He acknowledged that with Nadal’s recent struggles and retirement, Djokovic may have been grappling with a sense of fulfillment, having achieved what was once his ultimate goal. “When you fight all your life for something and you finally achieve it, where do you find the motivation?” Mouratoglou asked.
However, Mouratoglou remains hopeful that Djokovic will use this challenging year as fuel for his motivation. “I hope this difficult year will inspire him to come back stronger next year. If he does, we could see an incredible battle between these three (Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic) that would be amazing for tennis.”
As Djokovic looks to bounce back in 2025, the stage is set for what could be another thrilling chapter in his illustrious career. Whether or not he can reignite his form and continue competing for Grand Slam titles remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Djokovic still has the desire and ability to challenge for the sport’s biggest prizes.
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