Gilles Simon, former world No. 6 and ex-coach of Daniil Medvedev, shared his perspective on the physical state of 37-year-old Novak Djokovic.
Simon stated, “Novak is a player who perfectly understands his journey. He is facing a serious challenge that is beyond anyone`s control – the passage of time. Time is relentless, and I am sure he is making maximum efforts to maintain excellent physical shape.”
He continued, “The issue lies not in his tennis skills, but in the capabilities of his body. That`s why I previously mentioned that he wouldn`t conquer 30 Grand Slam titles, suggesting that 25 trophies would be his limit. It is now becoming evident that time has power over everyone, and he feels it.”
“Perhaps he realized it before, but now he feels it in full measure. However, he will still have successful periods, and in such moments, Novak returns to his best form, becoming a formidable opponent capable of winning any tournament,” Simon concluded.
Gilbert Pendleton