Novak Djokovic, the World No. 1 and a stalwart of the tennis elite alongside Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, has predicted the rise of a new triumvirate – Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Holger Rune – as the sport’s next dominant forces. Djokovic, having recently secured a record seventh ATP Finals victory by defeating Sinner in the final, foresees these young talents as the potential successors to the current “Big Three.”

Acknowledging his role within the elite trio, Djokovic has contemplated the inevitable transition and evolution of tennis after the reign of himself, Nadal, and Federer. Despite acknowledging the emerging talents, Djokovic remains resolute about continuing his competitive journey until he faces formidable competition from the rising stars.

Expressing his intentions to persist in pursuit of more accolades, Djokovic emphasized his ambition to add Olympic gold to his illustrious list of achievements. While acknowledging Alcaraz, Sinner, and Rune as the next vanguards of the sport, Djokovic quipped that he would persevere until he feels challenged by them on the grandest stages.

Amidst his aspirations for the upcoming years, Djokovic has revealed his desire to claim Olympic gold in Paris next year, setting his sights on all four Grand Slam titles and highlighting his unwavering drive for success. Reflecting on the missed opportunity at Wimbledon in 2023, where he fell to the impressive Alcaraz in the final, Djokovic humorously outlined his career aspirations, alluding to the possibility of achieving all four Grand Slams and Olympic glory.

Looking forward, Djokovic reiterated his unwavering dedication and motivation for the sport’s premier events – Grand Slams, ATP Finals, and the forthcoming Olympic Games. His commitment to maintaining a competitive edge against the emerging talents underscores his determination to prolong his illustrious career until challenged by the rising stars, signaling an exciting transitional phase for the future of tennis.

Novak Djokovic in 2023

Currently the world no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 23^rd of November when he beat world no.18 Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).

This season Novak has a composed 56-6 match record. Djokovic has won 7 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Paris and the Nitto ATP Finals. Novak was the runner-up in Wimbledon.