'Djokovic will not reach any more Grand Slam finals this year'

This is the opinion of Jack Sock - former world No. 8, Grand Slam champion, and Olympic gold medalist - about Novak Djokovic's prospects in the last three Grand Slam events of 2026.

Former world No. 8 Jack Sock does not expect Novak Djokovic to make it to any other Grand Slam finals for the rest of the 2026 season.

Sock made this assessment following Djokovic’s remarkable run at this year’s Australian Open. In Melbourne, the 38-year-old player made a significant impact when he defeated Jannik Sinner - the reigning "Happy Slam" champion for two consecutive seasons - for the first time since late 2023. This victory over the Italian player marked Nole’s first appearance in a Grand Slam final since Wimbledon 2024, fueling hopes of achieving a historic milestone never before reached in tennis.

Djokovic was just one match away from winning his 25th Grand Slam title, a record that would have made him the first male or female player in history to reach this milestone. However, Carlos Alcaraz ended that dream by winning his first title at Melbourne Park.

As the 2026 season progresses, the biggest question surrounding Djokovic is whether he still has the ability to overcome the two young players dominating men’s tennis - Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner - in crucial matches at Grand Slam tournaments.

Speaking on the Nothing Major Show, Jack Sock expressed caution: "It’s hard to say. Essentially, he has been the king of the Australian Open throughout his career, so I think maybe there he still has more energy and a stronger desire to win."

However, Sock also raised serious doubts about Djokovic’s ability to maintain his physical condition in upcoming tournaments: "I don’t know if a 39-year-old Novak will have enough stamina at Roland Garros to compete with the younger players. But when Wimbledon comes, we all know how important that tournament is to him and the sports world. Novak will definitely give it his all. Still, in my opinion, he won’t reach another Grand Slam final this year."

Among the four Grand Slams, Roland Garros is considered Djokovic’s toughest challenge late in his career due to the clay surface demanding the highest levels of fitness and endurance. Conversely, Wimbledon - where Nole has won seven titles - remains the venue offering him the greatest hope.

Nevertheless, according to Jack Sock, fierce competition from the younger generation combined with the burden of age could make Djokovic’s pursuit of further Grand Slam titles extremely difficult.