Djokovic declares that even if he is disliked, he will strive to break every record; legend: greatness should not be overlooked.

What does Djokovic, who boldly states his ambitious goals, mean for the tennis world? He has already sparked fans’ and netizens’ interest in the 2026 season.

Although Djokovic did not claim a Grand Slam title in 2025, winning two tour events is regarded by many as a welcome progress compared to his 2024 season without any tour victories, and there is strong confidence that even at 39 next year, Djokovic is still someone to look forward to.

Besides many fans and netizens having great confidence in the Serbian star, some insiders also believe Djokovic remains a strong contender for Grand Slam titles. For instance, Ukrainian veteran Stakhovsky is optimistic that this last titan of tennis will capture his 25th Grand Slam championship!

In a recent interview, Djokovic’s statements aligned with the support and trust from his followers, openly declaring his intention to break all records.

“I want to challenge every possible record, every record I can achieve. I’ve never thought there’s anything wrong with saying that. That’s why some people don’t like me,” Djokovic admitted. He confessed he is never good at pretending, speaking his mind openly, and even if others dislike him for it, he clearly expresses his true thoughts.

From the Serbian star’s words, it’s clear his determination is very strong, to the point that some fans and netizens joked that besides whether Sinner and Alcaraz can win more Grand Slams next year, the biggest highlight will be how many records Djokovic can break.

Nowadays, when people mention Djokovic, they call him the “record breaker” of tennis. So when the Serbian boldly claims he aims to break every record, many wonder which records he is so passionate about!

After some brainstorming, fans and netizens directly listed two.

The top priority is definitely the 25th Grand Slam title! Djokovic currently holds 24 Grand Slam championships, the most in men’s tennis but tied with Court for the overall record. If the Serbian star wins his 25th Grand Slam, he will unquestionably become the greatest in tennis history, and this is likely the record he most wants to pursue and achieve.

The second record is probably Connors’ 109 career titles.

Djokovic has won 101 career titles so far, just 8 shy of this legendary record, but whether he can surpass it remains theoretically challenging.

Some fans and netizens pointed out that if Djokovic chooses to compete in 250-level tournaments, achieving this is not very difficult; however, winning titles at the 1000 or 500-level events is more challenging. Ultimately, it depends on whether the Serbian star is willing to lower his standards, which will determine his chances of success.

When discussing his goal to break all records, Djokovic emphasized that his straightforward remarks have caused some people to dislike him, and many fans and netizens think this treatment is somewhat unfair to the Serbian star.

American tennis legend Roddick spoke out in defense of Djokovic regarding this situation.

On the podcast "Served," Roddick stated that Djokovic deserves the same respect as Connors and should not have some of his achievements ignored just because some people dislike him. "Novak’s greatness should not be overlooked," he said.

The American legend’s comment relates to a particular event!

In 1991, 39-year-old Connors made a sensational run to the US Open semifinals, but this year, 38-year-old Djokovic reached the semifinals of all four Grand Slams. The impact was far less than expected, which is almost unbelievable. “We once marveled at Connors’ single semifinal run, but Djokovic has done it four times this year, and few realize how precious that is.”

Fans and netizens agree that Roddick spoke the truth and openly hope Djokovic will win a “Most Popular Player” award before retiring. Otherwise, when the Serbian star retires, it will be a bitter irony that one of the greatest ever is excluded from this honor, even ranked below others with lesser achievements. This feels both heartbreaking and absurd for the tennis world.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River’s Starry Sky)