By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Friday, January 10, 2025
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Novak Djokovic is an eternal optimist.
The Grand Slam king doesn’t view his major milestones as everlasting records.
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In a new GQ cover story Q&A, 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic cites four-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner as two players with the potential to surpass his major mark.
“People say no one will ever beat my records. But I doubt it,” Djokovic told GQ. “I mean, Carlos could be next. Even Jannik.
“Carlos has done something that no one has done in history at such a young age. So I think he has all the odds. I think he will get over it very soon.”
Reigning Roland Garros and Wimbledon winner Alcaraz is aiming to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam by winning this month’s Australian Open.
The 21-year-old Spaniard has beaten the…
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