As the 2025 roland-Garros tournament approaches, questions arise about Novak Djokovic’s prospects. The Serbian tennis star, a three-time champion at Porte d’Auteuil, enters the competition not as a frontrunner. Currently ranked 6th in the ATP standings, he faces the possibility of encountering the German Alexander Zverev, the world number 3 and last year’s finalist, as early as the quarter-finals.

To claim the coveted Musketeer Cup,the 38-year-old Belgrade native will need to win three extremely challenging matches consecutively,a feat that becomes increasingly arduous with age and the associated recovery challenges. Is such a mission impossible?

Expert Opinions on Djokovic’s Chances

While some experts are hesitant to back Novak Djokovic, others acknowledge his undeniable potential. Fabrice Santoro, a former world number 17, admits he wouldn’t “put a room on someone” for Djokovic. Though, he also cautions that “When a player won 24 Grand Slam tournaments and he is still there, you have to be wary of it”.

“when a player won 24 Grand Slam tournaments and he is still there,you have to be wary of it”

Djokovic himself recognizes that he may not be the favourite in the eyes of many. Nevertheless, he maintains that he “always try to be optimistic and Sai[t] what [il] [est] capable,” as he stated during the Madrid tournament in May. Perhaps entering the tournament as an underdog “can [l]’help.”

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