'I believe Novak Djokovic can win more Slams – in tennis terms, he is the best'
04/25/2025 09:33 AM
Juan Martin del Potro has proclaimed that Novak Djokovic will be “the best” for as long as he continues playing and expressed his belief that the Serb can win more majors.
Djokovic holds the all-time men’s Grand Slam singles title record, having secured his 24th and most recent major at the 2023 US Open.
The Serbian has won 10 titles at the Australian Open, seven at Wimbledon, four at the US Open and three at the French Open.
The closest Djokovic has come to claiming a 25th Grand Slam crown was at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, where he was a runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz. He was also a semi-finalist at the last two editions of the Australian Open.
The next stop on Djokovic’s major quest is this year’s French Open, which will be held from May 25 to June 8.
Djokovic, who will turn 38 on May 22, won his 99th and most recent title at the 2024 Paris Olympics in August.
In an interview with Olympics.com, del Potro was asked if the young generation of Joao Fonseca, Jakub Mensik and Learner Tien has the potential to be the best since the Big Three.
“Joao’s generation could be a good generation, but it’s too early to say if they will be as good [as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz],” said the Argentine.
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“There is potential, but often talent is not enough. It takes work, discipline, being healthy. Besides, Djokovic is still playing and, as long as he’s active, he’s the best.
“Winning a Grand Slam is something very personal for him, I believe. I believe he can win more Slams. In tennis terms, he is the best. He has a lot of experience.
“If he can be in good physical shape, he will keep trying and possibly succeed. It would be a great thing for the world of tennis if he manages to win again after some time, as he did in Paris with the gold medal.”
The 2009 US Open winner and former world No 3 also revealed he would coach Djokovic if his friend and former rival offered him the opportunity.
“I have my tennis academy in Boynton Beach, Florida. That excites me a lot, coaching kids, all kinds of people,” del Potro added when asked about coaching on the tour.
“To be a full-time coach, you have to travel a lot again, be all over the world. I did that for 20 years and I’m tired. But of course, if Novak asks me to work with him, I’ll be happy [laughs]. I couldn’t say no to him, but now I think so. The door is not 100% closed, but I think that moment [to be a coach on the circuit] will come.”
Del Potro officially retired in December after sharing the court with Djokovic in an emotional farewell exhibition match in Buenos Aires.
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