Djokovic has already achieved great success in tennis, so his father had suggested that he consider retiring, but Djokovic himself rejected this suggestion, and he is still active in tennis. So, does he still need to keep playing? It's an interesting question, but if it's measured by achievement, he really doesn't need to prove anything.

Of course, there are some records that he has yet to break, and there are others that are within reach. But today, he's arguably one of the most successful tennis players of all time, so his father doesn't think there's much need to keep playing. He has proven everything, and there is nothing more to prove.

His father, Srgjan Djokovic, has always been a staunch supporter, and in recent years, he believes his son should retire and focus on something else. In an interview with Danas.rs, Srjan confirmed that he had made the suggestion to his son, but Novak refused.

"I told him last year not to play tennis anymore, and he said to me, 'Daddy, let me do what I do best and love.'" Whatever his career holds, he's going to be the best player in the world. Enjoy the game, I don't know how long he's going to play and I don't want to say more so as not to make him angry. But he may be able to win some more titles before the end of his career. Srjan said in an interview.

This divergence of opinion is not new, and as Srjan said, he and his son have different views on the final stages of their careers. But in the end, he respects Novak's decision because it was his personal choice.

Djokovic's games this season have been quite interesting. He has only competed in three tournaments so far (including Brisbane International), so it is difficult to draw definitive conclusions from these performances. During his time at the Australian Open, he was in pretty good form, easily beating his opponents along the way, even beating Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.

However, he was unable to get the better of Zverev as he suffered a leg injury against Alcaraz. The injury wasn't serious, so he returned to action a few weeks later to compete in Doha. However, his campaign in Doha was soon over, as he lost to Berrettini in two sets in the round of 32. His next stop is the Indian Wells Masters, which will show more clearly his current form and how competitive he is.

The ATP legend was recently named "Best Athlete of 2024" by the Serbian Sports Journalists Association. In accepting the award, the father of the 24-time Grand Slam winner was very emotional and spoke about the family's financial difficulties as a child.

Djokovic's tennis career began during the turbulent period of Serbia in the 90s of the 20th century. He started playing tennis at the age of 4 at a time when Serbia was facing serious economic challenges, including hyperinflation and international sanctions, and the country's finances were extremely precarious. However, Djokovic's family remained steadfast in his dreams, and his father even borrowed money from loan sharks to finance his training.

While receiving the award in Serbia, Djokovic's father recalled those difficult years. Not only did he talk about the family's financial woes, but he also praised his son's strong will, and it was this determination that helped him overcome all the adverse circumstances.

"He grew up in the worst of sanctions and bombings, living in despair, with a salary of only a few marks and interest on monthly borrowings of up to 10-15%. But he always stayed true to his original intentions, and what he was like when he was six years old is still the same. At that time, we knew when he went to bed, what he ate, and how much he would score in math...... It wasn't easy, but he turned all adversity into positive motivation. He's an incredible kid, and he'll turn 38 in May. Srgjan Djokovic said in an interview with The Danas.rs.

During the Kosovo War in the late 90s of the 20th century, NATO bombing forced Djokovic to adapt to survive in an extremely harsh environment. While Djokovic himself has spoken about these experiences many times, his father's remarks also provide a more comprehensive picture of the difficult challenges he faced during his childhood.(Source: Tennis Home Author: Spark)