Coco Gauff's ex-coach Brad Gilbert suggests the age is lastly catching as much as Novak Djokovic, whereas Serena Williams' childhood coach Rick Macci thinks the Serb is evidently not trying like his traditional self however isn't ruling him out from doubtlessly rediscovering his greatest recreation in time for the French Open.
This weekend, the Serb's dreadful but continued after he picked up a 3-6 4-6 loss to Matteo Arnaldi in his opening Madrid Masters match. A month earlier, the previous world No. 1 additionally didn’t win his a centesimal ATP title on the Miami Masters after dropping to rising star Jakub Mensik within the ultimate. There was additionally a shocking Monte Carlo first-round loss to Alejandro Tabilo.
And all of this comes simply lower than a month earlier than Djokovic's thirty eighth birthday.
"Watching Djoker vs Arnaldi unusual to this point to see ND making an attempt to play so massive and slap winners particularly on clay," Gauff's ex-coach wrote on X.
After a fan acknowledged that "the miles on the Serb's joints" are displaying, the American – who additionally labored with Andy Roddick – responded by saying: "Father Time undefeated."
Father Time undefeated
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) April 26, 2025
Macci on Djokovic: The arrogance on clay is just not there
"It doesn’t matter what he’s nonetheless the JOKER. However you’ll be able to see the boldness on the grime is just not there and that results the motion to play offense and protection from Anyplace. He wants much more matches on the clay to organize for the French the proper manner," Williams' ex-coach stated.
It doesn’t matter what he’s nonetheless the JOKER. However you’ll be able to see the boldness on the grime is just not There and that results the motion to play offense and protection from Anyplace. He wants much more matches on the Clay to organize for the French the proper manner. @DjokerNole
— Rick Macci (@RickMacci) April 27, 2025
All through his profession, Djokovic has a historical past of regularly build up his type and peaking in Grand Slams. However beginning the clay season with a 0-2 file is unquestionably a priority and never the way in which the present world No. 5 wished to kick off his spring on the grime.
For Djokovic, the best state of affairs could be making a run on the Rome Masters and getting some type and confidence earlier than the French Open.
