Novak Djokovic makes Tom Brady admission and reveals plans to play on till 40

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Novak Djokovic has spoken out on his future as he prepares to face Carlos Alcaraz in Riyadh on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Djokovic had an incredible season in 2023 as he became the only male tennis player to reach 24 Grand Slam titles.

“Tom Brady is a great example of a champion in his sport and someone that has had such a great career and longevity,” the 24-times Grand Slam champion told reporters in the Saudi capital.

“He has put a lot of hours and a lot of time into self-care, into recovery, into making sure that in a way every aspect of his body and mind is covered so that he can have a long-lasting, successful career.

“I know him personally and I learned a lot from him, from his example, and hopefully I can have a career that goes up to 40 or maybe even beyond – let’s see.”

During the 2023, Djokovic won three out of Grand Slam titles, and Brady was in attendance when the Serbian won Roland Garros.

“I feel great in my own body right now and I’ve been playing some really high-quality tennis,” Djokovic added. “2023 was one of the best seasons I’ve had in my life and why stop while you’re still playing great? So I’ll keep going and take (each) year, one by one, and see how far I go.”

First Grand Slam tournament, Australian Open, of 2024 will kick off on January 14 and end on January 28.