Novak Djokovic reveals his potential plans for life after retirement from tennis

At 38 years old, Novak Djokovic remains the last active member of the iconic “Big Three” alongside Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, who redefined tennis over the past two decades. While Djokovic continues to dominate the sport with his relentless pursuit of Grand Slam titles—he currently holds a record-breaking 24—he knows the end of his playing days will eventually come.

Despite being in the twilight of his career, Djokovic’s ambitions remain intact. As he prepares for winning more titles, the Serbian star issued clear warning to tennis world ahead of Roland Garros. However, Djokovic is also contemplating what lies ahead once his storied career concludes.

Speaking to the Qatar Airways YouTube channel, Djokovic outlined his vision for life after retirement. “I do visualize myself still being involved in sports, more from the perspective of health and well-being,” Djokovic said.

“Doing more for my country and the region. I feel like we have amazing cultures and amazing countries that have so much potential,” he continued. “There are different ideas, but definitely staying in sports, health, education, and well-being—those are the areas that I’m mostly interested in”.

Still fueled by passion for the game

Even in the twilight of his career, Djokovic emphasized that his passion and love for the game are as strong as ever. He cited this as the driving force behind his continued presence at the highest level of competition, adding that he still believes he can go toe-to-toe with the best players in the world.

“It’s a love and passion for the game primarily. I still enjoy the process of training when nobody’s watching,” Djokovic explained. “The flair still exists, and I feel like I can challenge the best players in the world. As long as that’s the case, I feel like I want to keep going”.

On the brink of another milestone

Djokovic’s immediate focus remains on rewriting tennis history. The Serbian is just one game away from joining Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors in historic milestone. He faces Hubert Hurkacz in the Geneva Open final on Saturday, May 24. A victory would see Djokovic secure his 100th ATP title, joining the legendary ranks of Federer and Connors.

Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, with a specialization in soccer, the NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a writer. Throughout his career, Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open. His ability to report on real-time events and perform well under pressure has made him a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, where he now covers a wide range of sports, including European soccer, MLS, and the NBA.