# Djokovic eyes US Open, 2028 Olympics, climbs to ATP No. 5 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-tennis-stars-birthday-celebrations > Updated: 2026-07-19T17:32:33.000Z. Sources: 110. Developments: 16. Following his straight‑sets semi‑final loss to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon 2026, Novak Djokovic said retirement feels “closer than ever” but confirmed his focus remains on the US Open, drawing extra motivation from the New York crowd. He cited lingering fatigue from a marathon quarter‑final against Felix Auger‑Aliassime and stressed that, despite his body responding differently now, he can still compete at the highest level and still aims to become the oldest Grand Slam champion. Djokovic also highlighted his substantial net worth and global property portfolio, noting investments to secure his family’s future. He recalled advising Sinner early in the Italian’s career and acknowledged rising rivals such as Alcaraz, Zverev and Auger‑Aliassime. Former champion Goran Ivanišević praised Djokovic’s legacy, including his Olympic gold and ambition to play through the 2028 Los Angeles Games, comparing his solo drive to the support teams of LeBron James and Lionel Messi. In the ATP rankings, Djokovic moved up two spots to fifth place with 3,760 points, narrowing the gap to leader Jan Sinner. A documentary titled “Novok Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter” is slated for release, and he continues to contemplate the 2028 Olympics as a potential final major outing. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-19: Novak Djokovic climbs ATP ranking as Goran Ivanišević comments on his legacy Goran Ivanišević lauds Novak Djokovic’s legacy and Olympic plans, and Djokovic rises to fifth on the ATP rankings after rivals lose points. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goran-ivanievi-predicts-novak-djokovic-will-play-until-the-2028-los-angeles-olympics ### 2026-07-17: Novak Djokovic on Wimbledon loss, retirement talk and property empire Djokovic blames fatigue for his Wimbledon loss, says retirement is nearer, eyes the US Open, and details his $250‑300 M real‑estate holdings. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovic-faces-retirement-after-wimbledon-semifinal-loss ### 2026-07-17: Novak Djokovic says he can still improve ahead of US Open Novak Djokovic, 24‑time Grand Slam champion, says he can still improve, reflects on Wimbledon loss and looks ahead to the US Open. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovic-says-he-can-still-improve-ahead-of-us-open ### 2026-07-16: Novak Djokovic stresses longevity while targeting US Open title Novak Djokovic, 39, discussed his longevity, US Open goals and Serena Williams' potential comeback, while being compared to LeBron James and Tom Brady for his sustained elite performance. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovic-stresses-longevity-while-targeting-us-open-title ### 2026-07-12: Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon loss fuels retirement speculation Novak Djokovic lost to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon, sparking talks of his possible retirement as former champion Pet Keš doubts his future at 39. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovics-wimbledon-loss-fuels-retirement-speculation ### 2026-07-12: Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic's final Grand Slam chance fades as Dimitrov battles on Djokovic’s Wimbledon semifinal loss to Sinner likely ends his 25th Grand Slam dream, while Dimitrov battles on with strong play on the grass courts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wimbledon-2026-djokovics-final-grand-slam-chance-fades-as-dimitrov-battles-on ### 2026-07-10: Novak Djokovic vows to return to Wimbledon after semi‑final loss to Jannik Sinner Novak Djokovic lost to Jannik Sinner 6‑4 6‑4 6‑4 in the Wimbledon semi‑final, says he’ll return to the tournament, and voices frustration over pressure to win a 25th Grand Slam. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovic-says-he-would-like-to-play-wimbledon-in-2027 ### 2026-07-07: Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon antics spark worldwide buzz Novak Djokovic joked about Lionel Messi after a marathon Wimbledon quarter‑final and earlier pranked a ball girl, later apologising and gifting her a signed cap. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovics-wimbledon-antics-spark-worldwide-buzz ### 2026-07-07: Novak Djokovic Favored to Win Wimbledon as Experts Cite Strong Form Experts say Novak Djokovic, in good shape and aided by Alcaraz’s absence, is a strong contender to win Wimbledon 2026. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovic-seen-as-top-contender-for-wimbledon-title ### 2026-07-02: Novak Djokovic faces career crossroads at Wimbledon amid injury concerns Novak Djokovic, 39, eyes an eighth Wimbledon title as age and injury concerns loom, highlighted by a playful incident with a ball girl during his win over Stefanos Tsitsipas. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovic-faces-career-crossroads-at-wimbledon-amid-injury-concerns ### 2026-07-01: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-0 at Wimbledon, jokes with ball girl Novak Djokovic thrashed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6‑3, 6‑4, 6‑2 at Wimbledon and later startled a ball girl with a prank before apologising. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovic-defeats-stefanos-tsitsipas-at-wimbledon-and-apologises-for-ballgirl-prank ### 2026-06-29: Novak Djokovic defeats Wu Yibing in gritty Wimbledon opener, sparks tennis reform debate and wedding‑proposal buzz Djokovic beat Wu Yibing 6‑4 5‑7 6‑4 6‑4 at Wimbledon 2026, sparking talk of tennis reforms and a court‑side wedding proposal. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovic-requests-wedding-invitation-from-newly-engaged-couple-during-wimbledon-match ### 2026-06-28: Novak Djokovic advances at Wimbledon after joking about a wedding invitation Novak Djokovic beat Wu Yibing 3‑1 at Wimbledon, joking, “I want an invitation to the wedding,” and will face Stefanos Tsitsipas next. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovic-advances-at-wimbledon-after-joking-about-a-wedding-invitation ### 2026-06-18: Novak Djokovic's surprise birthday show for wife Jelena draws praise from actress Sloboda Mićalović Novak Djokovic staged a drone‑display birthday surprise for wife Jelena in Athens; actress Sloboda Mićalović praised the event with a short “Divno” comment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovics-surprise-birthday-show-for-wife-jelena-draws-praise-from-actress-sloboda-mialovi ### 2026-06-18: Jelena Jokovic Celebrates 40th Birthday in Athens with Novak Djokovic Jelena Jokovic marked her 40th birthday in Athens with a beachfront party organized by Novak Djokovic, featuring singer Indira Levak and guests, while she upheld her no‑candle cake tradition. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jelena-jokovic-celebrates-40th-birthday-in-athens-with-novak-djokovic ### 2026-05-23: Novak Djokovic celebrates 39th birthday at Roland Garros, shares historic Serbian avenue photo Novak Djokovic turned 39 on May 22, marked his birthday at Roland Garros and posted a photo of Paris’s Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, a street honoring Serbia’s King Peter I. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novak-djokovic-celebrates-39th-birthday-at-roland-garros-shares-historic-serbian-avenue-photo --- Cite as: Djokovic eyes US Open, 2028 Olympics, climbs to ATP No. 5. 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