Yannick Noah Advocates for Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam Potential

Former French Open champion Yannick Noah believes that Novak Djokovic remains a strong contender for his 25th Grand Slam title, despite a challenging year in which he did not secure a major victory. At the age of 38, Djokovic reached the semifinals of all four Grand Slam tournaments this season but was unable to advance to the finals. His recent performance at the US Open saw him lose in straight sets to Carlos Alcaraz, the tournament’s eventual champion.

Noah highlighted that Djokovic’s loss at the US Open was determined by only a few critical points in the match. Drawing a parallel to Rafael Nadal, Noah pointed out that many had previously underestimated Nadal’s potential to win Grand Slam titles, only for him to prove critics wrong time and again. Noah emphasized that as long as Djokovic is competing in major tournaments, he should not be dismissed as a threat.

Currently ranked World No. 4 in the ATP rankings, Djokovic trails only Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Alexander Zverev. This ranking highlights his continued prominence in the sport, despite not securing a title in recent years.

In contrast to Noah’s optimistic view, Djokovic’s former coach, Boris Becker, expressed skepticism regarding his chances of winning another Grand Slam. In a recent podcast, Becker noted that it has been two years since Djokovic’s last major victory at the 2023 US Open. Since then, all eight Grand Slam tournaments have been claimed by Alcaraz and Sinner, raising questions about Djokovic’s ability to reclaim his former glory.

Noah’s comments reflect a broader sentiment among fans and analysts who remain hopeful for Djokovic’s future in the sport. His ability to consistently reach the latter stages of major tournaments demonstrates that he still possesses the skill and determination to compete at the highest level.

As Djokovic continues to navigate this challenging period, his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats remains intact. The tennis world will undoubtedly be watching closely to see if he can overcome recent setbacks and return to winning form.