Rick Macci explains why Novak Djokovic can win 2025 US Open

Novak Djokovic arrived in New York later than expected, considering that the Serbian legend chose to skip both Masters 1000 that precede the US Open. The former world number 1 remained practicing in Montenegro until the end, before landing in the Big Apple and playing his mixed doubles match alongside Olga Danilovic.

Their run in this tournament is immediately over, which is why the 24-time Grand Slam champion will have several days to refine his shape ahead of the last Major of the season. It’s no secret that becoming the oldest ever to lift a Grand Slam trophy is Nole’s main goal at this point in his career, although it’s very tough to do this feat at 38 against the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

Macci on Djokovic’s US Open campaign

Novak’s season has been marked by numerous ups and downs so far, but the veteran from Belgrade has been able to raise his level in the most prestigious tournaments by once again reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open, Roland Garros and even the Wimbledon Championships last month.

His goal is to take an extra step in Flushing Meadows, but it is clear that he will need his best tennis to have a chance. As if that were not enough, he must also hope that his body supports him to the end unlike what happened in Church Road.

Through his official X profile, legendary coach Rick Macci confided that he is optimistic about Nole’s chances in NY: “Does Novak have a shot to win the US Open? He has a shot because he has all the shots. 24 Slams in his back pocket, it depends on his body and how it affects each joint and socket.

Never count out the heart of the rubber band man, when he has that magical stick in his hand.”

The legend from Belgrade won this tournament for the last time two years ago, when he defeated Ben Shelton in the semifinals and Daniil Medvedev in the final.