Novak Djokovic discusses his 2010 struggles and desire to leave tennis
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Novak Djokovic reflected on his challenging 2010 season during a GQ interview, revealing that he considered leaving tennis due to his inability to secure major titles. That year, Djokovic experienced a series of notable defeats, failing to win a Grand Slam or Masters 1000 title. He described this period as a significant turning point in his career, contributing essential lessons for personal and professional growth. Djokovic rebounded in 2011, winning three Grand Slam titles and several ATP Masters 1000 events.
- •Djokovic's 2010 season featured no major titles and several defeats.
- •He struggled against rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
- •The year marked a pivotal point, influencing his future approach.
- •In 2011, Djokovic won three Grand Slam titles and five Masters 1000 events.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic reveals what he did at the start of his career that his rivals didn’t like, ‘I stopped doing that’
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic admits there was a year in his career when he wanted to ‘leave’ tennis
"Regardless of his shocking recent losses, which many believe to be the beginning of the end of his legendary career, Novak Djokovic has established himself...
"Novak Djokovic has been relatively absent ever since suffering his shock first-round exit at the US Open. It marked a hugely disappointing end to an...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 8:00 PMNovak Djokovic reveals what he did at the start of his career that his rivals didn’t like, ‘I stopped doing that’
Novak Djokovic has been relatively absent ever since suffering his shock first-round exit at the US Open. It marked a hugely disappointing end to an...
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 2:00 PMNovak Djokovic admits there was a year in his career when he wanted to ‘leave’ tennis
Regardless of his shocking recent losses, which many believe to be the beginning of the end of his legendary career, Novak Djokovic has established himself...
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