Which of the three bold predictions about Djokovic in 2026 do you think will come true?

Djokovic ended his 2025 campaign with an Athens championship. Although retirement rumors have grown louder, he continued to show his hunger for victory. This Serbian player missed the ATP year-end finals because of a slight shoulder injury but closed the year as the world No. 4 in singles.

The 38-year-old veteran has not set any retirement plans yet and appears to be preparing his body for the 2026 season. So, what can he expect in 2026? Since his Grand Slam win at the 2023 US Open, he has not claimed another major title. This year, he reached the semifinals in all four Grand Slam tournaments and won two titles, ending his title drought on the 2024 tour.

Looking ahead to 2026, this legend will still aim for his 25th Grand Slam title as the ultimate goal. He is also chasing several other significant records and milestones but must make breakthroughs against the world’s top two players, Alcaraz and Sinner. Here are our three bold predictions for Djokovic in 2026:

1. Djokovic targets Federer’s Wimbledon and US Open records

Djokovic already holds the record with 10 Australian Open titles. While breaking Nadal’s 14 French Open titles seems nearly impossible, the Serbian can set his sights on the most Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2026.

Federer holds the record for the most Wimbledon men’s singles titles with eight, one more than Djokovic, who won this prestigious Grand Slam in 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022. Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon finals of 2023 and 2024, preventing him from tying Federer’s record.

At Wimbledon 2025, Sinner ended Djokovic’s impressive run in the semifinals and went on to claim the title. With Sinner and Alcaraz occupying the top two rankings, Djokovic must overcome these rising stars or hope they exit early to match Federer’s Wimbledon championship record.

Djokovic is also expected to match Federer’s US Open title record by 2025. Connors, Sampras, and the Swiss legend each have five US Open titles. Djokovic has won four US Open championships—in 2011, 2015, 2018, and 2023—and is poised to add another in 2026.

2. Djokovic aims to equal Federer’s total title record

After struggling for a year and a half, Djokovic finally won his 100th singles title in Geneva this March and added his 101st title in Athens at the end of the season.

Currently, Djokovic is just two titles behind Federer’s 103 singles championships and six behind the record-holder Connors’ 109 titles. This year, after Geneva, he only played two non-Grand Slam events. He is expected to manage his schedule carefully in 2026, so winning three titles to surpass Federer’s ATP total title count will be a challenging feat.

3. Djokovic may retire after winning his 25th Grand Slam

Djokovic holds the record for the most men’s Grand Slam titles and is tied with Court for the most singles Grand Slam championships, both with 24. He has spent a record 427 weeks as world No. 1, won a record 40 Masters titles, and claimed seven ATP Finals championships. He also earned the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, completing the coveted career singles Golden Slam.

Winning his 25th Grand Slam would be the crowning achievement of his career. Many, including the great McEnroe, believed he would retire after winning a Grand Slam this season, but that moment never came. Therefore, whenever he reaches the semifinals of any Grand Slam in 2026, the tennis world may be excited about his potential retirement.

Considering his recent schedule adjustments due to injuries, Djokovic might focus all his energy on securing his 25th Grand Slam title and retire in 2026.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Spark)