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Andy Roddick Raises Concerns About Novak Djokovic After Unexpected Schedule Change

Novak Djokovic’s late addition of the Swiss Indoors Basel to his schedule has sparked debate about his preparation for the Australian Open, with former tennis star Andy Roddick questioning whether the Serbian can still dominate Grand Slams with limited match play. Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, initially planned to compete only at the Paris Masters after exiting the Shanghai Masters in the second round to Hubert Hurkacz.

However, his decision to accept a wildcard in Basel—where he now stands 11th in the ATP Finals race with 2,840 points—has raised concerns about his ability to maintain peak form without extended competitive rhythm. Roddick, on his *Served* podcast, acknowledged Djokovic’s unmatched talent but questioned whether the additional matches would sufficiently prepare him for the physical demands of a best-of-five Grand Slam final in extreme conditions.

Djokovic’s shift in schedule also follows the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner from the remainder of the season, creating a more competitive ATP Finals qualifying scenario. The Basel wildcard now gives Djokovic two opportunities—Basel and Paris—to boost his standings before the ATP Finals in Turin, where the top nine players typically qualify.

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