Novak Djokovic retirement - now he has been given the answer he was waiting for

Novak Djokovic's Retirement Considerations

Novak Djokovic has been given a reality check regarding his potential retirement after a shocking defeat by Valentin Vacherot at the Shanghai Masters.

Vacherot, ranked world No 204, achieved an incredible win against Djokovic, marking a significant turning point in his career, with a projected climb of around 150 places in the ATP Rankings and securing more prize money than his entire career earnings.

The Vacherot story in Shanghai is one of the most remarkable of the 2025 season, as he came through qualifying to reach the final of the ATP 1000 event.

This defeat for Djokovic confirms what has been evident for some time, prompting further consideration of his tennis career's end.

Author's summary: Djokovic faces retirement reality check.

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Tennis365 Tennis365 — 2025-10-11

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