Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand return to Lorenzo Musetti of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
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News1828-01-2026, 23:51

Djokovic Rejects 'Chaser' Tag, Declares 'Creating My Own History' After Australian Open Win

  • Novak Djokovic advanced to his 54th Grand Slam semi-final at the Australian Open after Lorenzo Musetti retired due to injury.
  • Djokovic dismissed a journalist's 'chaser' label, which implied he was chasing Federer/Nadal and now Alcaraz/Sinner.
  • He highlighted his decade-long dominance in Grand Slams, emphasizing the disrespect in overlooking his achievements.
  • Djokovic stated he is not chasing anyone but is focused on "creating my own history" as a 24-time Major winner.
  • He acknowledged the natural cycle of sports and respected Alcaraz and Sinner, seeing their rivalry as good for tennis.

Why It Matters: Novak Djokovic asserted his legacy, rejecting the 'chaser' tag and affirming he is creating his own history.

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