{"id":76862,"date":"2024-12-26T11:20:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T16:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=76862"},"modified":"2024-12-26T11:20:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T16:20:34","slug":"andrea-petkovic-novak-djokovic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/12\/26\/andrea-petkovic-novak-djokovic\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrea Petkovic believes Novak Djokovic Will Only “Care” about Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former world No. 9 Andrea Petkovic has boldly claimed that Novak Djokovic<\/a> will prioritize only two Grand Slam tournaments in 2025: the Australian Open<\/a> and Wimbledon<\/a>. The retired WTA star, now a respected tennis analyst, believes the 37-year-old focus will narrow entirely to these two prestigious events as he aims to extend his remarkable Grand Slam legacy.<\/p>\n

Djokovic secured his 24th and most recent Grand Slam crown at the 2023 US Open<\/a>, marking his third Major title in an exceptional season. The Serbian legend stands alone at the top of the men\u2019s Grand Slam leaderboard, surpassing Rafael Nadal<\/a>‘s 22 titles and Roger Federer\u2019s 20. At 37 years old, Djokovic’s career remains a masterclass in longevity and dominance.<\/p>\n

The Australian Open has been Djokovic’s most successful hunting ground, where he boasts an unparalleled 10 titles and an extraordinary 94-9 win-loss record across 19 appearances. His first Grand Slam victory came in Melbourne in 2008, and he has since turned the hard courts of Australia into his fortress. Meanwhile, Wimbledon is his second most successful major, with seven titles and an 89% win percentage. Djokovic last lifted the Wimbledon trophy in 2022 and was a runner-up in 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n

Petkovic’s Prediction: A Final Push for Glory<\/h2>\n

Speaking on the Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast<\/a>, Andrea Petkovic outlined her thoughts on Djokovic’s future focus. \u201cSo, my prediction for Novak is that he will not give a flying F about any tournaments except for the Australian Open and Wimbledon,\u201d Petkovic proclaimed. \u201cAnd he will make a huge push with everything he still has left in that cute 40-year-old body of his. He will put everything into winning one of these, try and get to 25, and then get the f*** out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Petkovic emphasized Djokovic’s dominance in Melbourne: \u201cObviously, we know that\u2019s the tournament he plays his best tennis at. He\u2019s won that 10 times, which is outrageous! The fact that he\u2019s won 10 Australian Opens is just mind-boggling. The only person you can discuss in the same category is Rafa [Nadal], winning 14 French Opens.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a light-hearted yet earnest remark, Petkovic added, \u201cI\u2019m not kidding you. If he (Djokovic) wins the Australian Open, I would like him to drop the mic” (by retiring).<\/p>\n

Djokovic’s most recent triumph at the Australian Open came in 2023 when he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. However, in the 2024 edition, the Serbian fell short in the semifinals<\/a> against eventual champion Jannik Sinner. Despite the setback, his dominance in Melbourne remains undeniable, with 10 titles solidifying his legacy at the tournament.<\/p>\n

Rennae Stubbs, co-host of the podcast, echoed admiration for Djokovic’s extraordinary record Down Under. \u201cThe way he has consistently performed in Australia is just phenomenal,\u201d Stubbs remarked.<\/p>\n

Djokovic enters the 2025 season with plenty of motivation and history within reach. Winning an 11th Australian Open crown will cement his status as the greatest player in history. The Olympic Gold medalist currently stands tied with Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, and one more triumph would see him surpass her legendary mark.<\/p>\n

Novak Djokovic has amassed seven Wimbledon titles, four US Open trophies, and three French Open<\/a> crowns throughout his career. However, his supremacy in Australia remains unmatched, with an incredible 10 out of 10 finals won in Melbourne.<\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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