Novak Djokovic’s 2024 season has been a challenging one, with the tennis superstar failing to secure a Grand Slam title. He’s gone on record saying this is one of his worst-performing seasons in terms of results ¹. Despite his impressive career, Djokovic has been unable to capture a title this season, with his last ATP tour title win in 2023, where he lifted seven trophies ¹.
The Serbian player did, however, achieve a major career goal by winning the singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final ¹ ². This marked his second Olympic medal, following a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics ².
Djokovic’s performance has been impacted by the rise of younger players, particularly Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have been giving him a run for his money. Former tennis pro Andy Roddick noted that Djokovic’s “worst performing year ever is like a career year for most” players, highlighting the Serb’s impressive standards ².
2024 Season Highlights:
- Australian Open: Semifinalist
- Wimbledon: Finalist
- US Open: Third-round exit
- Paris Olympics: Singles gold medalist
- Shanghai Masters: Finalist
Djokovic’s remarks on his season have been pragmatic, acknowledging that a decline in performance was inevitable, especially considering his age and the rise of new talent ¹ ².
