'Time is running out' for Novak Djokovic to win 25th major title, says Boris Becker

The German, who coached the 24-time Grand Slam champion from 2013 until 2016, has been a strong voice in support of Djokovic's chances to win the biggest titles in tennis, but admits that the belief is now waning.

The 38-year-old Djokovic won a 24th Grand Slam at the US Open in 2023, but has lost both Grand Slam finals that he has appeared in since then (to Alcaraz at Wimbledon).

Most recently, Djokovic reached the last four at Wimbledon, where he fell to Sinner 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. Just a few weeks prior, he had suffered another straight-set loss to the Italian at the same stage of the French Open.

Sinner has now beaten the Serb in all of their five most recent meetings, becoming the second player to have done so â- after Rafael Nadal.

In the quarter-finals, Djokovic endured a nasty slip on match point in which his hip appeared to lock up. Unfortunately for the sporting legend, this freak incident further hindered his chances against the world No 1, being unable to execute his signature grass-court sliding.

Becker stated, whilst speaking on the Becker Petkovic podcast: "I'm glad he reached the semifinals; he played a great tournament, but is that enough for him?

"He's still playing tennis because he wants to win 25 Grand Slams, to become the sole record holder.

"But it must be said that on their good days, Sinner and Alcaraz are better than Djokovic is on his good days. That frustrates him, but he's a realist.

"The question is, how realistic are the chances he'll win another Grand Slam now, because time is running out for him."

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