{"id":2045129,"date":"2026-07-15T20:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T17:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2045129"},"modified":"2026-07-15T20:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T17:00:24","slug":"mark-philippoussis-puts-what-novak-djokovic-is-doing-into-perspective-with-revealing-comments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2045129","title":{"rendered":"Mark Philippoussis puts what Novak Djokovic is doing into perspective with revealing comments"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Mark Philippoussis puts what Novak Djokovic is doing into perspective with revealing comments<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/ewan-west\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n                            Ewan West                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <time class=\"ml-3 text-sm font-normal text-info md:ml-4\" datetime=\"15 Jul 2026 9:00 PM\" data-ps-date=\"15 Jul 2026 9:00 PM\" data-ps-datetime=\"1784145624\"><br \/>\n                            15 Jul 2026 9:00 PM                        <\/time>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden justify-end space-x-4 text-xl sm:flex sm:!opacity-100\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_dark.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 dark:hidden h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_light.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/novak-djokovic-longevity-mark-philippoussis-exclusive-interview\" class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" aria-label=\"Share to facebook\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-features%2Fnovak-djokovic-longevity-mark-philippoussis-exclusive-interview\" class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" aria-label=\"Share to twitter\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-features%2Fnovak-djokovic-longevity-mark-philippoussis-exclusive-interview\" class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" aria-label=\"Share to linkedin\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/\/send\/?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-features%2Fnovak-djokovic-longevity-mark-philippoussis-exclusive-interview\" aria-label=\"Share to whatsapp\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <a class=\"!text-info hover:!text-brand\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tennis365.com%2Ftennis-features%2Fnovak-djokovic-longevity-mark-philippoussis-exclusive-interview\" aria-label=\"Share to flipboard\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"sm:hidden flex items-center space-x-5\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_dark.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 dark:hidden h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_light.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <button id=\"t365-article-share-btn-hidden\" class=\"mr-2 hidden h-6 w-6 appearance-none border-none !text-share-icon outline-none hover:!text-share-icon-active sm:hidden\" data-title=\"Mark Philippoussis puts what Novak Djokovic is doing into perspective with revealing comments\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"-mx-3 sm:-mx-5 border-b border-page\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<div class=\"-mx-3 sm:-mx-5\">\n<figure class=\"aspect-h-9 aspect-w-16 relative\">\n                                        <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"742\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center !my-0\" src=\"https:\/\/d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Novak-Djokovic-Mark-Philippoussis-1320x742.jpg\" alt=\"Novak Djokovic and Mark Philippoussis\">                <\/figure><figcaption class=\"flex items-center space-x-3 border-b border-mobile-caption px-3 lg:border-caption\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\">\n                                Mark Philippoussis speaks about Novak Djokovic                             <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Two-time Grand Slam finalist Mark Philippoussis has spoken to Tennis365 about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/novak-djokovic\">Novak Djokovic<\/a>\u2019s longevity and urged tennis fans to \u201cappreciate\u201d and \u201cenjoy\u201d the Serb.<\/p>\n<p>Many consider Djokovic, who holds the majority of the most significant records in men\u2019s tennis, to be the greatest player of all time.<\/p>\n<p>Since securing his 24th and most recent Slam at the 2023 US Open, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/novak-djokovic\">Djokovic<\/a> has lost to Carlos Alcaraz in two major finals: at Wimbledon in 2024 and the Australian Open this year.<\/p>\n<p>Djokovic, who celebrated his 39th birthday in May, would become the oldest player in tennis history to win a Grand Slam singles title if he added to his record major haul.<\/p>\n<p>Djokovic was beaten by world No 1 and eventual champion Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals at the\u00a02026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/wimbledon\">Wimbledon Championships<\/a> \u2014 his eighth consecutive appearance in the last four at the grass-court major.<\/p>\n<p>The legendary Serbian, who is currently ranked seventh and was the world No 3 as recently as March, has achieved a level of sustained excellence never seen before in the sport.<\/p>\n<h2>ATP Tour News<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/john-lloyd-exclusive-next-real-deal-carlos-alcaraz-jannik-sinner\"><strong>John Lloyd names \u2018the next real deal\u2019 who can challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/novak-djokovic-drops-major-hint-that-he-is-finally-ready-to-retire\"><strong>Novak Djokovic drops major hint that he is finally ready to retire<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more from Tennis365? Add us as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\">a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a> for tennis coverage you can trust.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Philippoussis, who was a runner-up at the US Open in 1998 and Wimbledon in 2003, played in an era where it was not uncommon for players to retire in their early 30s.<\/p>\n<p>Pete Sampras, who was the best player of his generation, played his last-ever match when he was just 31.<\/p>\n<p>In an exclusive interview at Wimbledon, Tennis365 asked Philippoussis about Djokovic and if he ever thought he would see a player performing at such a high level into their late 30s.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLook, back when I was playing \u2014 I unfortunately stopped when I was 29 because of injuries \u2014 but back then, I think by 31, 32, you\u2019re kind of\u2026 it was tough to play when you were 32,\u201d said the Australian.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThings are different, a lot has changed just with the technology, understanding the body, just being able to elongate people\u2019s careers. Like, doing the right things with eating, as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut it\u2019s incredible (what Djokovic is doing). I mean, there\u2019s professionalism, and then he takes it to another level.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re talking about, like LeBron James is the same thing, and Tom Brady was the same as well, still playing the best [at an age] when guys have normally retired.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs fans, and if you love tennis, we need to sit back and appreciate that and just enjoy watching him while we can.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/atp-rankings-race-to-turin-novak-djokovic-carlos-alcaraz-jannik-sinner-alexander-zverev-lead\">ATP Rankings Race To Turin: Where are Alcaraz &amp; Djokovic ranked as Sinner &amp; Zverev extend leads?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark Philippoussis puts what Novak Djokovic is doing into perspective with revealing comments Ewan West 15 Jul 2026 9:00 PM Mark Philippoussis speaks about Novak Djokovic Two-time Grand Slam finalist Mark Philippoussis has spoken to Tennis365 about Novak Djokovic\u2019s longevity and urged tennis fans to \u201cappreciate\u201d and \u201cenjoy\u201d the Serb. Many consider Djokovic, who holds [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[226,249],"class_list":["post-2045129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-crawlmanager","tag-tennis365-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2045129","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2045129"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2045129\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2045129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2045129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2045129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}