Novak Djokovic Hopes to Reminisce About Rivalries with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in ‘Relaxed Environment’ After Retirement

Novak Djokovic has no time to reflect on his career. He wants to keep moving and win Majors because, at this stage of his career, it’s his most important goal.

But once he hangs up his racket, he did not rule out the possibility of sipping margaritas on a beach alongside his two retired longtime rivals, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and reminiscing about their careers. He thinks people would love to see them get together and enjoy their retired life.

I don’t know why I said margaritas [during his on-court interview]. I never had a margarita in my life. I don’t necessarily like that drink but I guess it sounds good. I do imagine that the three of us…I wish one day in a more relaxed environment, we will reflect on the rivalries and everything we’ve achieved and made for this sport.

Novak Djokovic said at the press conference after his second-round win at Wimbledon

Federer and Nadal called time on their careers at the 2022 Laver Cup and the 2024 Davis Cup, respectively. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is still chasing his record 25th Major at Wimbledon and has made it to every final here since 2018, losing only in the last two seasons, to World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz.

The Serb sailed past Britain’s Dan Evans 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 to secure a berth in the third round, and in the first round, Djokovic survived a scare against Alexandre Muller, winning the match in four sets. The 38-year-old has now scheduled a third-round clash with compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic.

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