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John McEnroe claims the end is near for Novak Djokovic and he could retire next year

Legendary tennis player John McEnroe has weighed in on the future of Novak Djokovic, suggesting the 39-year-old Serbian may be nearing the end of his historic career. Djokovic, who holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles with 24, has not won a major since the 2023 US Open, and his recent first-round exit at this year’s tournament has fueled speculation about his retirement timeline.

Speaking on the *Off Court with Greg Rusedski* podcast, McEnroe acknowledged Djokovic’s desire to retire on his own terms, comparing his situation to that of Pete Sampras, who won the US Open at 31 before retiring—only to later question whether he could have achieved more. McEnroe hinted that Djokovic, now facing the possibility of falling short of his 25th Grand Slam, could retire as soon as next year, though Djokovic himself has previously expressed ambitions to compete at the 2028 Olympics at age 41.

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