Mats Wilander claims Novak Djokovic is ‘probably better now’ than he was during Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s prime few years ago

However, former World No.1 Mats Wilander had his own thoughts on the current World No.1’s game. Keeping in mind the Swedish national’s experience on the tour and as an analyst, he is more than qualified to comment on the Serb’s game. In an interview with Eurosport, Wilander said that the Serb dominating at 36-year-old is like flying to the moon.

40 is literally just a number. And in fact, I think he is probably better now than when he was number one ten years ago.

Ten years ago, the Grand Slam events were up for grabs to either of the Big-3. There were also other players like Stan Wawrinka, Andy Murray and Juan Martin Del Potro, who were at their best, fighting for Grand Slams. Therefore, it is inevitable that the Serb is better in the game, especially when there is much lesser contest, compared to last decade.

Mats Wilander comments on possible Djokovic retirement

While the Serb is 36-years-old, he is still going strong on top of the rankings and still winning Grand Slam titles. So, there is no reason for him to even consider retirement. However, with his age, speculations have run rampant by both fans and audiences.

Mats Wilander had made his own comments on the Serb’s possible retirement plans.

I think that's not even close to being in the next year or two. Honestly, I think it's probably four or five years.

Wilander also admitted that the Serb would want to prove to the world that age is nothing but a number. However, speculations of a retirement are being immediately shut down by the Serb.

While at his age, most players retire, it is mostly because their bodies are not willing to co-operate. However, Djokovic has proved on more than one occasion that he has no reason to retire, especially because of his age.