Former British No 1 makes bold Novak Djokovic Grand Slam prediction for 2025
Novak Djokovic has vowed to do all he can to win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in 2025 and former British No 1 Laura Robson believes he will achieve that dream.
The Serbian great has already claimed all the most significant records in the men’s game, as he has more Grand Slam titles and more weeks as world No 1 than his two great rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Now Djokovic is aiming to win an additional Grand Slam tournament that will ensure he has more majors than any player in the history of the game, as he is currently tied with Margaret Court on 24 titles.
Djokovic was blown away by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in 2024, as the young guns of men’s tennis shared the four Grand Slams between them in 2024, but Robson is backing the 37-year-old to get over the finishing line for one last time and achieve one of his last big targets in tennis.
“It gets harder because everyone else improves, but I still think he has got another one in him,” Robson told Sky Sports.
“If I had to pick I’d probably still say a grass court and when you think of the Wimbledon final this year (against Carlos Alcaraz), he didn’t really get himself into the match at all.
“Then just three weeks later, he plays one of the best three-set matches of all time against Carlitos in the final of the Olympics.
“I always feel like everyone tries to rule him out, but he always comes back and proves you wrong.
“He has said now that he is focusing on the Slams. That’s it now. He has done everything else on the ATP Tour. He has checked every box, he had won every tournament, so now that he has four tournaments on his brain, I’m sure he’s going to do it somewhere.”
Djokovic will be working with his former rival Andy Murray, with the Scot linking up with the Serbian great for the opening Grand Slam of the year in a surprise coaching role.
Former British No 1 Tim Henman has predicted that the partnership may be brief as an interview with Eurosport, Henman suggested he was surprised by the pair working together.
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“Andy’s decision to coach Djokovic certainly took me by surprise. When I saw it on the internet, I had to check the date, whether it was an April Fools [joke],” Henman said.
“But no, I think it’s a smart move from Djokovic, because Andy’s played against all those opponents that Djokovic is going to be up against. Andy’s always been a great tactician, so I’m sure that fresh input can motivate Djokovic.
“And from Andy’s point of view, having just retired in August, I was surprised that he wants to get back on the road that quickly. But only time will tell how the relationship evolves.”
The former world No 4 also recently divulged that he feels the initial plan will be for Djokovic and Murray to decide on the timeframe of their collaboration after the Australian Open.
“I am guessing it’s just the off season and the Australian Open and then probably see how it goes from there,” added Henman. “I think from Djokovic’s point of view, it’s probably a smart move.”
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