Novak Djokovic competed in only 13 tournaments during the 2024 tennis season, and that figure is anticipated to drop in 2025.
The tennis great skipped numerous high-profile events in 2024, and this is expected to continue next year, as he has made no secret of his desire to play a reduced schedule during his final few years of career in order to spend more time with his family.
“Family is extremely important to me. I want to be with my wife and children, to be a part of their daily life, something I haven’t been able to do in many years,” he said.
Djokovic has confessed that he is “done” with various tournaments, including the ATP Finals, which he withdrew from near the end of 2024.
“As far as I am concerned, I am done with those tournaments for the rest of my career,” said the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
He continued, “For the first time in my career, I have no long-term goals. I live in the now and will see what occurs.”
However, those who believe he is about to retire are mistaken, as the 37-year-old intends to compete in the greatest competitions, including the four Grand Slams, from now on.
“I’m not sure what next year’s schedule will be like. “I know I want to keep playing,” the Serbian said.
“I have to see where I am in my life with my body and everything, but I still have plans to keep going, like these years, prioritising the big events.”
So, which tournaments are likely to appear on his 2025 tennis calendar?
Djokovic played in the United Cup, Australian Open, Indian Wells Open, Monte Carlo Masters, Italian Open, Geneva Open, French Open, Wimbledon, Paris Olympics, US Open, Davis Cup World Group, and Shanghai Masters in 2024, however several of major events are unlikely to return in 2025.
He won only one title in 2024, gold in the Paris Olympics, and concluded with a 37-9 record.
Novak Djokovic’s Possible Calendar for 2025
Brisbane International – December 30–January 5
Djokovic generally plays an event before the season-opening Grand Slam, and given that he hasn’t played competitive tennis since the Shanghai Masters final in October, he may be eager to get some practice in before the Australian Open.
He played in the United Cup last year, but Serbia will not compete in 2025, despite having previously played in the Adelaide International, the now-defunct ATP Cup, and the Qatar Open.
Australian Open – January 13–27.
If healthy, the 10-time Australian Open champion will compete in the 2025 season-opening major at Melbourne Park.
After winning four consecutive titles (he missed the 2022 edition), Djokovic was defeated in the 2024 semi-finals by eventual champion Jannik Sinner.
Indian Wells Open: March 3-16
The Indian Wells Open is one of Djokovic’s favourite events, having won the championship five times, but we shouldn’t be surprised if it is one of the events he cuts from his calendar, given that he has only competed in the ATP Masters 1000 competition once in the last four years.
That occurred in 2024, when he lost in the third round to Luca Nardi.
Monte Carlo Masters – April 7–13.
The Miami Open comes after the Indian Wells Open, but Djokovic hasn’t played the second leg of the Sunshine Double since before Covid-19, so he’ll likely forgo it again to spend more time with his family.
He is likely to compete in his first Masters 1000 event, the Monte Carlo Masters, to kick off his clay-court season.
The Serbian has won twice at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, with his most recent victory coming in 2015. Last year, he lost in the semi-finals to Casper Ruud.
Italian Open: May 5-18
The Madrid Open, which follows the Monte Carlo Masters, is another high-profile tournament that Djokovic has skipped in the last four years, thus he is expected to travel directly to Rome.
Since his main draw debut in 2007, the Italian Open has been a constant on Djokovic’s calendar, with him competing at Foro Italico for 18 consecutive years and winning six titles, the most recent in 2022.
Expect him to appear in 2025 for the 19th year in a row.
French Open: May 26–June 8
Djokovic added the Geneva Open to his itinerary for 2024 because he believed he was underprepared for Roland Garros, but he is likely to go straight to Paris this time.
In 2024, the three-time French Open winner withdrew from his quarter-final match due to a knee injury, ending the tournament in the fourth round.
Wimbledon, June 30-July 13.
Djokovic prefers not to play any grass-court warm-up events before Wimbledon, so expect him to stick to his tried-and-true formula.
The seven-time Wimbledon champion has lost in the final to Carlos Alcaraz the last two years, with his latest title coming in 2022.
Cincinnati Open – August 3–17.
The Paris Olympics dominated the calendar after Wimbledon in 2024, but there will be no diversions in 2025.
The Cincinnati Open was one of the tournaments Djokovic missed after winning gold in Paris, but he is anticipated to return in 2025, making it his only tournament before the US Open.
He is a three-time Cincy champion, having most recently defeated Alcaraz in the final in 2023.
US Open: August 25–September 7
Novak Djokovic will undoubtedly return to Flushing Meadows in 2025, looking to win a fifth title.
After defeating Daniil Medvedev in the 2023 final to win his 24th Grand Slam, Djokovic’s title defence ended in the third round of 2024.
Davis Cup Qualifiers, September 8-14.
Novak Djokovic is a team player who has stated that he wants to win more titles for Serbia, although his participation in the second-round qualifiers is contingent on Serbia reaching this stage.
The first round of qualifiers takes place following the Australian Open, and the tennis legend is unlikely to participate.
Shanghai Masters – September 29–October 12
The Shanghai Masters was Djokovic’s only ATP event after the 2024 US Open, and he made it to the final, losing to Jannik Sinner in straight sets.
It was his first appearance at the ATP Masters 1000 competition since 2019, and given the excellent reception, he may well return.
Paris Masters – October 27–November 2
Djokovic chose not to defend his Paris Masters title in 2024, and this may be one of the tournaments he chooses not to play, given his comments about playing on the whim.
ATP Finals, November 10-16.
Djokovic officially missed the 2024 ATP Finals owing to injuries, but he could have decided he’s “done” with the season-ending event. Of course, his involvement is dependent on whether or not he qualifies.
Davis Cup Finals: TBC
The venue for the 2025 Davis Cup Finals has yet to be determined, but if Serbia advances to the playoffs, Djokovic is expected to represent the European nation.
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