Novak Djokovic hints at retirement after French Open defeat to Jannik Sinner
Djokovic said he plans to compete at Wimbledon and the US Open
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Novak Djokovic may have played his final match at the French Open.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion was hoping to extend his record at Roland Garros this weekend with a trip to the men’s singles final, but he lost to Jannik Sinner in straight sets Friday.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic touches the ground as he leaves a semifinal match at the French Open against Italy's Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros in Paris Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Djokovic, 38, appeared emotional as he collected his bags. He kissed his hand and touched the clay surface at Court Philippe-Chatrier. He then spoke about the match, signaling it may have been his last at the French Open.
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"I mean, this could have been the last match ever I played here, so I don’t know. That’s why I was a bit more emotional even in the end," he said.
"But if this was the farewell match of the Roland-Garros for me in my career, it was a wonderful one in terms of the atmosphere and what I got from the crowd."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Italy's Jannik Sinner, left, and Serbia's Novak Djokovic shake hands after their semifinal match in the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Of the "Big Three," only Djokovic remains active — and dominant.
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"Do I wish to play more? Yes, I do. But will I be able to play here in 12 months time? I don’t know," he added. "I said it could have been my last match (here). I didn't say it was."
Djokovic said he plans to compete at Wimbledon. Last year marked the first time in seven years the Serbian tennis pro failed to win a Grand Slam. His last win came in 2023 at the U.S. Open. His last win at Wimbledon was in 2022.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts against Italy's Jannik Sinner during their semifinal match at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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"I feel like I want to play Wimbledon. I want to play U.S. Open. Those two, for sure. For the rest, I’m not so sure," he said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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