Boris Becker responds to question about Novak Djokovic’s retirement plans

Boris Becker has weighed in on the ongoing discussion about when Novak Djokovic might decide to call time on his career.

Speculation has been swirling for a while now, but despite all the noise, Djokovic hasn’t wavered from his plans. He’s still looking at the 2028 LA Olympics as his potential endpoint.

Even with that out there, some remain unconvinced. Questions linger about whether he’ll be satisfied if Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continue to get the better of him over those years. It almost feels like people are deciding for him. That’s where Becker has stepped in.

Boris Becker warns Novak Djokovic critics

The German is fully behind the tennis star’s decision to keep going until he feels it’s time to stop, insisting that Djokovic deserves a more respectful tone than he is currently getting in this debate.

“I think these questions are very disrespectful,” Becker said. “I have spoken with Novak and he will decide for himself when it is time to retire.

“As long as he likes what he does and enjoys playing tennis, why shouldn’t he keep playing?”