Savilles believe Djokovic will return to Paris

Novak Djokovic’s semifinal defeat to Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros set the stage for an enduring image from the 2025 tournament.

As the legendary 38-year-old departed Court Philippe Chatrier to sustained applause, he dropped his bags and returned the applause, before kissing his hand and touching it to the clay as he resumed his exit.

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Many interpreted this as a sign Djokovic was farewelling the tournament for good.

"This could have been the last match ever I played here. I don't know," Djokovic hinted in his subsequent press conference. "That's why I was a bit more emotional even in the end.

"But if this was the farewell match at the Roland Garros for me in my career, it was a wonderful one in terms of the atmosphere and what I got from the crowd."

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