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'Honoured' Djokovic Hints at Possible Roland Garros Farewell After Semi-Final Loss
- Novak Djokovic, aged 38, lost to Jannik Sinner in Friday's French Open semi-final, ending his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
- Djokovic's defeat followed a match where he missed three set points despite strong support, and his post-match comments hinted he might soon retire.
- After the match, Djokovic kissed the clay and waved to the crowd, expressing gratitude for the support and acknowledging Wimbledon next month as his next target.
- Sinner, world number one, booked his first Grand Slam final against Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, marking the first men’s final contested by players born in the 2000s.
- Djokovic’s exit suggests an emerging generational shift in tennis, while he remains focused on Wimbledon, aiming to win another major before considering retirement.
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The three-time Roland Garros winner, Serbian tennis player, made a statement after his defeat on Friday.
He won three titles there and captured the Olympic title, but Novak Djokovic does not rule out that he played his last match at Roland Garros on Friday.
Novak Djokovic hints at retirement after French Open defeat to Jannik Sinner
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. 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 h…
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