“The End of an Era: Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic’s Retirement Speculations at Roland-Garros”

Rafael Nadal is the big absentee from Roland-Garros this year. The Majorcan’s body is suffering and he is unable to play in the Parisian tournament. At 36, Novak Djokovic knows it, he may be the next to have to say stop. Rafael Nadal having announced that he was going to play his last season. On the occasion of the media day on Saturday at RG, the Serb hinted that he could imitate his Spanish rival.

On September 15, 2022, Roger Federer officially announced the end of his career. The Swiss therefore stopped at 20 titles from Grand Slam, and more than 22 years on the circuit. A career that builds respect. But with the retirement of Roger Federer, it is also the end of an era that is beginning. Indeed, he the first member of the iconic Big 3 to retire. And it may well be that the others will quickly imitate him.

Rafael Nadal will probably quit in 2024

Roger Federer will soon be joined by another tennis superstar, and one of his biggest rivals. Rafael Nadal confided a few days ago that the 2024 season will probably be the last of his immense career. The Spaniard suffers more and more physically because of his body, which does not spare him, as evidenced by his package for the 2023 edition of Roland-Garros. There will therefore remain only one last member of the mythical Big 3 on the circuit soon, in the person of Novak Djokovic. And the Serb also spoke about his end of career.

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Djoko thinks about the end of his career

During media day at Roland-Garros SATURDAY, Novak Djokovic spoke about the lack of Rafael Nadal this year, and on his probable end of career in 2024. The Serb admitted to wondering too. “When Nadal announced that he was going to play the last season of his career, I felt that a part of me was also leaving with him. It was a shock for everyone. People asked me what it did to me. He is one of the people who had the most impact on my career. He was a permanent motivation to continue playing and to remain competitive against the young players who push. Who better than him could have played this role? Of course, it also makes me think about my own career and how long it will still last. I don’t intend to make an announcement today, but I’m thinking about it. It bothers me a bit to talk about it, by the way. » While waiting to retire, Djoker is one of the favorites for French internationals This year.