It's not common that many big names in the tennis world stay for a Grand Slam for many years. However, Serbian legend Novak Djokovic, who hasn't even played in the Mutua Madrid Open for the last three years, is finally here in the Spanish capital city and keen to mark his 100th ATP title win. After the four major Grand Slams of the year, the Madrid Open is one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year, and this time, it added a more intriguing layer with the Serbian ace making his presence known.
He was last seen in Madrid in 2022, where he made it to the semi-finals before losing to Carlos Alcaraz. This time, Novak and Alcaraz are both set to be making bold headlines with their performance, and there can be a potential rematch between these two players. The duo last faced each other in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open 2025, where Novak Djokovic defeated the 21-year-old tennis star to storm into the semi-finals.
What can lead to Novak Djokovic's retirement?
Novak Djokovic seems keen to mark his victory to claim his 100th ATP title, but again, the question arises about his retirement. Speaking about the same subject, Djokovic himself revealed the reason that could lead to his retirement. The 37-year-old legend revealed that if he ever loses his motivation to play, then he will be putting an end to his career and won't be picking up a racquet.
"Maybe so, but if I'm not motivated, I'm not here. I don't play anymore. I put the racquet to rest. I still feel the desire to play; the passion to compete is always there. I hope to push harder. The Grand Slams are tournaments where I have more motivation to do well," he said.
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