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Tim Henman Calms Tennis Fans Amid Novak Djokovic Retirement Rumors
With speculation swirling about Novak Djokovic potentially retiring after his Golden Slam achievement, Tim Henman has stepped in to ease concerns for tennis enthusiasts. Djokovic recently claimed Olympic gold by defeating Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon and French Open champion.
Prior to his stunning victory at the Paris Olympics, Djokovic had been open about his struggle with motivation during much of 2024.The 37-year-old faced some surprising losses, including a straight-sets defeat to Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. Now that Djokovic has joined the elite ranks of Golden Slam winners—joining Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, and Steffi Graf—there are questions about whether his enthusiasm for the sport might wane.
Contrary to these concerns, former world number one Henman believes Djokovic could actually become even more dangerous. Speaking with Tennis365, Henman suggested that Djokovic’s Olympic win might lift the pressure of chasing additional Grand Slam titles, potentially enhancing his performance at the US Open.
“Winning the Olympics might liberate him,” Henman noted. “He might feel that he has achieved everything he set out to and could play the US Open without the usual pressure. This freedom might make him very formidable. As long as he stays fit and healthy, I believe he still has more major titles in him.”
Henman also lauded Djokovic’s performance in Paris, calling his victory over Alcaraz one of the highlights of his career. Djokovic secured his first title of the year at the event he most wanted to win, just months after knee surgery and potentially in his final Olympic appearance.
“Novak’s performance in Paris was extraordinary,” Henman said. “His final against Alcaraz was one of the best of his career. Winning that gold medal at 37, especially against the current French Open and Wimbledon champion, was a tremendous achievement.”
As Djokovic prepares to face Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the upcoming US Open, starting August 26, Henman remains hopeful about Djokovic’s future success.
