Novak Djokovic humorously suggested that his 2024 season’s performance was not up to his usual standards due to a change in ATP’s scriptwriters.

Djokovic’s 2024 season has been marked by unexpected turns. The Serb, who has held the World No. 1 spot for a record 417 weeks, has yet to secure a title this season. This unusual trend led Djokovic to jest that the ATP tour's scriptwriters were responsible for his trophyless season.

The World No. 1 lost to Alex de Minaur 4-6, 4-6 in the United Cup quarterfinal and eventual champion Jannik Sinner 1-6, 2-6, 7-6(6), 3-6 in the Australian Open semifinal.

Furthermore, the Serb was defeated by lucky loser Luca Nardi 4-6, 6-3, 3-6 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open before withdrawing from the Miami Open, citing personal and professional commitments. In a recent tweet, Djokovic playfully referenced a skit released by the ATP earlier this year, which portrayed the tennis tour as a scripted reality show, with Djokovic’s character being played by a fictional 'Bert Critchley'. The Serb suggested that a change in scriptwriters was the reason for his unexpected losses this season.

Novak Djokovic plans to organize tennis All-Star event in 2025, says tennis journalist

Jon Wertheim, a tennis journalist, revealed Novak Djokovic’s intentions to host a tennis All-Star event in California in 2025, drawing inspiration from the annual NBA All-Star Weekend. During the 'Served with Andy Roddick' podcast, Wertheim unveiled the Serb's enthusiasm in turning the concept of a tennis All-Star event into reality.