Djokovic in Chile? "Better for us if he doesn't come," says Fernando González ahead of the Davis Cup

Djokovic's return to the Davis Cup could ignite Chile. But for Fernando Gonzalez, the Serb's arrival would be both a dream and a nightmare.

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Jules Hypolite

le 01/12/2025 à 18h12

1 min to read

Djokovic Gonzalez

During the weekend of February 6-8, 2026, Chile will face Serbia in the first round of the Davis Cup.

A match that promises to be explosive, with the possibility of seeing Novak Djokovic, former world No. 1 and holder of 24 Grand Slam titles, land in South America to once again defend his country's colors.

"Sportingly, it's better for us if he doesn't come"

Former player Fernando Gonzalez, finalist at the 2007 Australian Open and silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, spoke to Redgol about this match and the Djokovic case:

"Everyone hopes Novak will come, but I think it will be difficult. He is a player who optimizes his schedule, and I think it's a bit far for him.

Sportingly, it's better for us if he doesn't come. So, I hope we can advance to the next round. I also believe it's an important opportunity for all Chilean fans to enjoy.

He is the best player in history, the one who has won the most. He is still active while the other two, Roger and Rafa, are retired. But of course, it would be a dream to see him for me."