Moya analyzes Djokovic's rough patch: "What's happening to him right now is completely normal"

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Adrien Guyot

le 06/05/2025 à 18h05

2 min to read

Djokovic Moya

In 2025, Novak Djokovic has been struggling to maintain consistency in his results. Currently on a three-match losing streak since his semifinal victory in Miami against Grigor Dimitrov, the Serb is still chasing his 100th career title.

Forced to retire in the Australian Open semifinals against Alexander Zverev due to a hamstring injury, Djokovic quickly returned to competition. However, apart from Miami—where he reached the final (before losing in two tie-breaks to Jakub Mensik)—the former world No. 1 hasn’t particularly stood out.

Losing early in Monte-Carlo (to Alejandro Tabilo) and Madrid (to Matteo Arnaldi), Djokovic, who will turn 38 at the end of May, opted to skip the ongoing Rome Masters 1000 to ensure he’s physically ready for Roland Garros.

Speaking to *Relevo*, Carlos Moya analyzed the recent results of the Serbian champion and doesn’t seem particularly concerned about his form in the coming weeks, especially regarding the Grand Slams.

"If we look at his results and his statements, I think the fact that his two biggest rivals (Federer and Nadal) have retired—and after completing the circle with an Olympic gold medal—must have left him feeling a certain emptiness.

There’s also the younger generation pushing hard. In the end, he’s competing against 16- or 17-year-olds with incredible physical abilities. I think it’s a combination of factors, something very human. What’s happening to him right now is completely normal.

I wouldn’t say he’s out of the race for Grand Slams, and I wouldn’t exclude him at all from the conversation at Roland Garros or Wimbledon, because he’s a great player—and you should never rule out great players for anything," the former world No. 1 told the Spanish media in recent hours.