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Novak Djokovic says he will return to the Australian Open next year if he is still “fit, healthy and motivated”.
The 37-year-old Serb, aiming for a record-extending 11th men’s singles title, retired injured from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday.
He raised both thumbs in the air towards the 15-thousand fans as he left Rod Laver Arena – which he has often described as his “second home”.
Djokovic says at the end of the season he’ll do an analysis to determine if he’ll return to the Australian open, next year.
It is the second successive year that Djokovic has lost in the Melbourne semi-finals.
Djokovic has stripped back his schedule in recent seasons and prioritised being ready for the biggest tournaments – namely the four Grand Slams.
The former world number one continues to seek a 25th Slam to move clear of Australia’s Margaret Court, who won 24 women’s singles titles between 1960 and 1973.
The Australian Open is where Djokovic has enjoyed most of his Grand Slam success followed by Wimbledon, where he has won seven titles.
He has also won three French Open and four US Open titles.
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