Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is not ready to hang up his racket just yet according to a recent revelation by Thierry Guibert CEO of Lacoste the long-time sponsor of the Serbian superstar. Despite recent dips in performance the 24-time Grand Slam champion reportedly aims to continue his career at least until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Djokovic who last claimed a Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open has been navigating a challenging stretch in his career. Though he clinched his first-ever Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics he has struggled with consistency throughout the 2025 season. His recent early exits at the Monte Carlo Masters and Madrid Open have fueled speculation about a potential retirement especially as fellow tennis greats Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray announced their retirements last year.
However in a recent interview Thierry Guibert revealed that Djokovic remains motivated and discussions are already underway regarding a contract renewal. Guibert stated “Novak would like to continue playing at least until the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. We are discussing the renewal right now and I have no doubt that we will find a convenient agreement for both parties within a few weeks. Since this collaboration began he has won half of his Grand Slam titles with us and has significantly helped elevate our brand.”
Djokovic’s 2025 season has shown flashes of his enduring brilliance including a semifinal appearance at the Australian Open and a finals run at the Miami Open. Still the inconsistency remains a concern with his decision to skip the Italian Open following his Madrid defeat only adding to the uncertainty around his form and future.
Despite recent struggles Djokovic’s career stats remain unmatched. The Serbian icon holds the record for the most weeks ranked as World No 1 by the ATP a staggering 428 weeks across 13 different years. He has finished as the year-end World No 1 a record eight times and remains the only singles player to have captured all of the Big Titles in tennis including all four Grand Slams all ATP Masters 1000 events and the ATP Finals.
As the tennis world watches closely the message from Djokovic’s camp is clear — the journey is far from over and fans could see more of the iconic champion on the court through 2028 and possibly beyond.
