Djokovic seems to be saying goodbye to Paris

Novak Djokovic is unsure whether he will play at Roland Garros again after losing the semi-final to world number one Jannik Sinner.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion cast doubt on whether he will return to Roland Garros next year, when he will be 39. Moments after losing, Djokovic took the time to drop his bag and applaud from all sides of the court. Philippe Chatrier .

"I mean, this could have been the last game I played here, so I don't know. That's why I was a little more emotional even at the end," he said.

“But this was my farewell match at Roland Garros in my career, and it was wonderful in terms of the atmosphere and what I received from the crowd.”

The Serb kissed his hand after the defeat and then placed it on the clay, as if saying goodbye to Roland. Garros , where he was a three-time champion. He gathered his belongings, looked toward the stands, and headed for the tunnel.

“Do I want to play more? Yes, I do. But will I be able to play here in 12 months? I don't know,” he said. “I said it could have been my last game (here); I didn't say it was.”

Djokovic stated that he definitely intends to play at Wimbledon , which starts on June 30, and the US Open in August, but is unsure of his plans after that.

“I don't really know what tomorrow will bring at this point in my career. You know, I'm just going to keep going,” he said. “Wimbledon is next, and it's my favorite tournament from my childhood. I'm going to do everything I can to be ready.”

He's motivated to win a 25th Grand Slam title, to hold sole possession of the most major titles in men's and women's tennis. But his last Grand Slam title was the 2023 US Open.