Madrid Open: Djokovic playing for the ‘older guys’ as new generation takes over

Novak Djokovic said goodbye to the Masters 1000 of Madrid, whom he had returned for the first time since 2022, to Italian Matteo Arnaldi.

Madrid Open: Djokovic playing for the ‘older guys’ as new generation takes over

The 37-year-old, the last member of the sport’s ‘Big Four’ still standing, says he is carrying on to bring a ‘positive effect’ to the tour.

Djokovic acknowledges generational shift, says, ‘I am still playing because it helps tennis thrive on attention’

Novak Djokovic acknowledges the generational shift in tennis that has brought a new crop of players into the limelight but the 24-time Grand Slam champion says he has no intention of quietly fading into the background.