Djokovic Eyes 2028 Olympics, Dismisses Retirement Rumors

Dubai: Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has reiterated that he has no intention of retiring, with the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles being one of his key goals as an athlete. Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis legend and 24-time Grand Slam champion, revealed that there is no definite timeframe for his retirement from tennis. He emphasized that he still has the passion to compete at the highest level, with the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles being one of his key goals as an athlete.

According to Thai News Agency, Djokovic, 38, gave an interview during the World Sports Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, stating that his love and passion for tennis remains a major driving force.

Djokovic said he still wants to keep going. The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are like a guiding star for him, but he hasn't set any limits. He still loves playing tennis and loves competing. As long as he can play at a high level and his body is still capable, why wouldn't he continue?

The former world number one also addressed the frequent rumors of his retirement, saying it's normal for people to speculate, but he still feels he can contribute to the development and advancement of tennis. Furthermore, he sees a major change in the sport that he wants to be a part of.

"I'm currently ranked number 4 in the world, which isn't bad at all. Of course, younger players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are rising to become significant rivals. I enjoy watching the transition of eras, and I'm still here."