Novak Djokovic has had a lengthy career of dominance. He's won every significant title and has the most Grand Slams of all time.  But nothing lasts forever.  The Serbian suffered a 6-3, 6-4 loss to Matteo Arnaldi at the Madrid Open on Saturday.

Djokovic's ranking is an irrelevance to his wider tennis ambitions but now more than ever, he needs it to help him achieve them.

Novak Djokovic's disappointing run at the 2025 Madrid Open has sparked fresh speculation about his future on the ATP Tour. Following a surprise defeat to Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi, ranked 44th in the world, Djokovic openly reflected on his uncertain path ahead, hinting that this might have been his final appearance at the Madrid event.