Andy Murray backs Novak Djokovic dominance to continue after US Open win: ‘I don’t think he’s going to stop’

Andy Murray does not see Novak Djokovic’s dominance ending anytime soon after his US Open win and thinks the next generation still have some catching up to do.

That might not be music to the ears of some of the younger players who also have their sights on winning Grand Slam titles.

“Novak’s been an incredible player for a very long time, like Roger [Federer] and Rafa [Nadal], it’s the longevity and how long they’ve all been able to do that for.

“Novak’s longevity has been the greatest. He’s played at this level for such a long time now.”

Djokovic has won three of the four Grand Slams this year and is back up to world No. 1 after the US Open.

The only major final he lost in 2023 was at Wimbledon where he was beaten in five sets by Carlos Alcaraz.

Alcaraz is seen as the closest challenger to Djokovic at the moment, but Murray has suggested he still has plenty of work to do.

“Everyone was saying it was a changing of the guard [after Wimbledon], but it wasn’t for me.

“It was quite clear Novak had won two of the first three Slams and was very, very close in the final of Wimbledon.

“He proved that he’s the best player in the world again yesterday and like I said it’s up to the youngsters to improve enough to take him.

“I don’t think he’s going to stop at 24 titles, but you never know how long it will last. Physically, motivation, whether someone like Alcaraz improves – he’s an amazing player Alcaraz, he’s brilliant, but to do what Novak is doing on a consistent basis is different.

“It’s not the same as doing it for 15-20 weeks a year like Novak is doing, every time he steps on the court. I do think that Alcaraz will soon get to that level but I don’t think this is going to be the last time that Novak wins a Grand Slam.”

Murray is preparing to play for Great Britain in the Davis Cup group stage this week.

GB are in Group B alongside last year’s runners-up Australia, France and Switzerland.

Djokovic will be representing Serbia, although he will miss their opening tie against South Korea on Tuesday. He is set to play against Spain on Friday and on Saturday against the Czech Republic.

The top two in each group qualify for the finals in November.