Novak Djokovic, once the unbeatable king of tennis, has suffered a shocking disaster at this year’s Wimbledon. His defeat to Jannik Sinner with a crushing 3-6, 3-6, 4-6 scoreline not only stunned fans but also opened a Pandora’s box of problems the tennis star now faces. Serbian tennis legend and former Davis Cup captain Radmilo Armenulić delivered a brutal analysis: Djokovic is physically and mentally declining, his game has become boring, and age and injuries are slowly destroying him.
Tennis is boring, and Djokovic lost his magic
Armenulić claims tennis today has lost its charm. There are no more spectacular points, no flashy volleys, serves, or backhand parallels. Djokovic, who once dominated the court, now plays as if he lost his game – just baseline rallies, no innovation or risk. “He no longer has his game, he’s out of form,” says Armenulić. His decline is not just a bad day but a systemic problem building up for some time.
Injuries and age don’t forgive
Djokovic admitted he played injured, with a muscle problem in his leg. Armenulić believes he shouldn’t have even stepped on the court as it only embarrassed himself and his reputation. Falls, poor movement, missed shots he used to hit easily – all indicate that age and injuries are taking their toll. “He’s not as fast as before, he lacks the reaction that made him unbeatable,” the expert states.
Coaching issues and the need for authority
Experiments with coaches like Andy Murray and Dušan Vemić have not yielded results. Armenulić thinks Djokovic needs a coach with authority, someone who will tell him the hard truth and force changes. Ideally, someone like Ivan Lendl, who knew how to spot what a player lacks. Without such a coach, Djokovic will continue to fall and lose to younger, stronger players like Sinner and Alcaraz.
Future without 25 Grand Slams? Unlikely!
The goal of 25 Grand Slam titles now seems like a fading dream. With current form and results, it’s hard to expect Djokovic to reach that record. A serious break, recovery, and work on technical elements – serve, net approaches, slice backhand, and passing shots – are needed. Without that, a drop in ATP rankings is inevitable, and Djokovic could fall out of the top 10.
Distracting attention and distractions
English media have spread stories about healer Gary Lineham being in Djokovic’s box, which Armenulić says distracts him and is bad for a player who needs to focus solely on tennis. All these factors together paint a picture of an athlete on the brink of the end of his dominance.
Conclusion: The king has fallen, but he’s not dead
Although Djokovic is currently weaker than Sinner and Alcaraz, he still has the potential to come back. However, it won’t be easy. Serious work, a new strategy, and a coach with authority are needed. If he continues like this, his career will end quickly, and his place in tennis history will be at risk. Will Novak manage to reclaim the throne, or will the young lions devour him? Only time will tell.
Now, dear readers, what do you think? Is Djokovic really on the decline, or will he surprise us and prove he’s still the king? Drop a comment, share your conspiracy theory, or just throw in a good meme – because, let’s face it, tennis without Djokovic just isn’t the same!
