"I'm not sure he'll come back," McEnroe's strong words after Djokovic's elimination at Wimbledon
In an interview shared by Tennis Up To Date, McEnroe discussed the case of seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic. According to him, this loss against Sinner in the tournament's semifinals symbolizes a turning point in the 38-year-old player's career.
"He has finally joined the group of older champions who realize their best days are behind them and must face this unfortunate fact. I don’t know if it’s an injury or the accumulation of tough matches, but the era of the old guard is over. Honestly, it’s incredible he made it this far. It’s crazy. Phenomenal.
Novak will have a lot to think about in the coming month. Does he believe it’s because he was injured or that his body is worn out? This is the first time I’ve watched him and thought, ‘I’m not sure he’ll come back.’ I don’t know if he can accept being a step or two below these younger guys."
It remains to be seen what the former world No. 1 will decide to do. While he has stated his intention to return to London next year, the coming months could prove crucial for the Grand Slam record holder.
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But what are the odds of that happening?