Roddick Warns: 'Djokovic Himself Doesn't Know If His Body Will Hold Up'
Djokovic: Time as the New Adversary
For a long time, Novak Djokovic seemed invincible. Physically stronger, mentally more resilient, and tactically more precise than all his rivals. But at the dawn of the 2026 season, a reality is setting in: the body no longer always responds as it used to.
And for Roddick, the real problem is not just Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner, but Djokovic's ability to withstand the intensity of a Grand Slam, where each round is a physical challenge.
"How will his body handle all the efforts required in two grueling weeks of a Grand Slam? At 38, I doubt anyone can still train at maximum capacity like before. And if he can't, what happens at the end of the tournament?" says Roddick.
Roddick: 'He Admitted It Himself'
Finally, in his analysis, Andy Roddick goes even further. According to him, the doubt is no longer external; it is internal.
"He said he doesn't know if his body will hold up when he reaches the semifinals. That's the most important question. The greatest always find new motivation. Today, his challenge is: 'Can I beat time?'"
The upcoming season will therefore be revealing. Each Grand Slam will pose the same question: will the body still follow the mind?
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