Djokovic ‘might play one other 4 years’ regardless of mother and father wanting him to retire

Novak Djokovic’s mother and father have as soon as once more been informed that the world No 2 will probably ignore their retirement needs. The Serb’s mum Dijana not too long ago mentioned her son would have the ability to “retire now” whereas his dad Srdjan gave a stronger assertion, claiming he wanted Djokovic to end his career next year. But John McEnroe believes that the 23-time Grand Slam will carry on enjoying for one more three to 4 years.

With Djokovic nonetheless profitable large titles on the age of 36, McEnroe backed him to maintain going till he was 40 years previous. The seven-time Grand Slam champion added: “The way he looks, it looks like he can do it 3-4 more years the way he is going. It’s hard to believe that anyone can do it as well he is doing even at this age. It’s unprecedented.”

But McEnroe’s prediction might not come as welcome news for Djokovic’s mother and father, who not too long ago opened up on how they wished his unbelievable profession to finish. In a brand new documentary titled Novak Djokovic – Untold Stories, his mum Dijana mentioned: “It’s all up to him. As far as I’m concerned, he can retire right now – he has won everything.”

Srdjan, nevertheless, made his needs clear. Djokovic’s dad mentioned he wished his son to retire on the finish of 2024 and admitted that he most likely ought to have already ended his profession. “As far as my wishes for him go, he has already fulfilled them all seven/eight years ago. The rest is this amazing bonus. Tennis is only one segment of his life, not his whole life,” he mentioned.