"Novak Djokovic can still crack a joke when discussing the Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner rivalry that for two years has prevented him from becoming the most decorated tennis player ever. I lost three out of four Slams against either Sinner or Alcaraz in 2025, he said in reference to the rivalry dubbed Sincaraz as he spoke on Saturday, on the eve of the Australian Open."
"We don't need to praise them too much, he added, smiling. They have been praised enough! We know how good they are, and they absolutely deserve to be where they are. They are the dominant forces of the men's tennis at the moment. Djokovic is starting a third season in pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam singles title, and has refined his approach for the Australian Open."
Novak Djokovic jokes about the Carlos Alcaraz–Jannik Sinner rivalry, which cost him three of four major finals in 2025. Sinner and Alcaraz are the current dominant forces in men's tennis, with Sinner winning the last two Australian titles and Alcaraz seeking a career Grand Slam in Melbourne. Djokovic is beginning a third season pursuing a 25th major and has refined his Australian Open approach, withdrawing from a scheduled tuneup to preserve leg energy and remain pain-free. Djokovic holds 24 major championships, tied with Margaret Court, reached semifinals at all four majors last year despite injuries, and quit an Australian semifinal with a torn hamstring.
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