These are the great challenges that Novak Djokovic is missing

The human being is non-conformist by nature and wanting more is always the ideal engine for voracious competitors like Novak Djokovic. The Serbian seems to have already achieved everything in the world of tennis and it will become increasingly difficult, at 36 years old, to withstand the demands of day to day. He has already hinted on more than one occasion that day to day is becoming more and more complicated and that his body does not respond to recovery processes in the same way as years ago, suffering unspeakably for being in top shape. to compete. Despite this, his love for tennis and the desire to continue accumulating indisputable successes make him perpetuate himself at the top. After winning the 23rd Grand Slam title in Roland Garros 2023, many will wonder what great challenges remain to be met and will be their source of motivation. There are several that, if achieved, would round off a perfect career for the Serbian.

1. Being the tennis player with the most Grand Slam titles of all time

He has managed to lead the particular race alone with his close rivals in the Big 3, and consolidating his pre-eminence over Nadal is a priority. Even so, the desire to surpass Serena Williams and surpass the leader in this regard, such as Margaret Court, with 24 titles, is reason enough for Novak to get motivated.

2. Win the Grand Slam Calendar

Two women and one man are the only ones who, during the Open Era, were able to win all four Grand Slams in the same season. While it is true that Djokovic knows what it is to win four majors in a row, he has not yet done so in the same year, having come very close to it in 2021. Wimbledon and US Open have to be conquered to add a new milestone to his particular record and emulate Rod Laver, in 1969, Margaret Court, in 1970 and Steffi Graf, in 1988.

3. Winning Olympic gold in Paris 2024

The great thorn that Novak has stuck in is the Olympic Games, where he has not managed to win gold. He has one last bullet left and will make this goal a top priority next year. His feeling of identity with Serbia and how much he loves to represent his country will make him go to the Roland Garros facilities willing to give himself a tribute that will further enhance his career.

4. Become the player with the most professional titles

The great challenge that Federer had at the time seems that Djokovic can now consider it. The Serbian has already won 94 titles and it is not unreasonable to think that he can reach a hundred trophies. Something more risky is betting on his options to surpass the 103 of the Swiss and the 109 of Jimmy Connors, but if Novak manages to stay three more years in the elite and plays some minor tournaments, it is not ruled out that he can achieve it.

5. Exploring unknown territory as number 1 in the ATP ranking

Nobody has ever reached 400 weeks leading the official classification and Djokovic has it within reach. He only needs 12 more appearances at the top of the ranking. In addition, he can continue adding seasons finished as the best in the world and dream of reaching ten, currently having 7 in his possession, and he is already the solo leader.