Novak Djokovic has already singled out Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz ahead of the 2025 season

Novak Djokovic is keen to get back in the Grand Slam winners’ circle in 2025 (Image: Getty)

Novak Djokovic has already made a bold commitment for the 2025 season after an underwhelming 2024.

While he won the one title that always evaded him, an Olympic gold medal, Djokovic failed to pick up any more hardware and suffered some early exits at huge tournaments.

“In 2024 I have played little and, apart from the Olympic gold and the Wimbledon final, it has been my worst season in ten years,” he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I feel that I can still play at a high level. Sinner and Alcaraz have established themselves as the best in the world without forgetting [Alexander] Zverev. They will be the big candidates for the Grand Slams and other titles.”

Novak Djokovic wants to challenge the likes of Jannik Sinner (Image: Getty)

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The 24-time Grand Slam champion is keen to put himself among the list of favourites at the big events. He continued: “But physically and mentally, I am ready to play tennis.

“I have the feeling that I can challenge these guys and my experience will be useful to me. Next year I will play more tournaments and the Grand Slams will be my priority. I will give my best to win if my body allows me.”

Djokovic has also taken other drastic measures to improve his chances in 2025 by hiring a familiar face as his new coach. The Serb has been without a full-time head coach since parting ways with Goran Ivanisevic in March.

But Andy Murray will join his camp for the off-season and the Australian Open. The Brit has known Djokovic since they were children, facing off at junior tournaments.