Djokovic hopes to play beyond 40 like Brady: 'I learned a lot from him'

Novak Djokovic is looking to channel Tom Brady when it comes to career longevity.

The 36-year-old Serbian tennis star, who's currently ranked No. 1 in the world, told reporters in Saudi Arabia that he hopes to continue playing into his 40s like the former quarterback did.

"Tom Brady is a great example of a champion in his sport and someone that has had such a great career and longevity," Djokovic said, according to Reuters. "He has put a lot of hours and a lot of time into self-care, into recovery, into making sure that in a way every aspect of his body and mind is covered so that he can have a long-lasting, successful career.

"I know him personally and I learned a lot from him, from his example, and hopefully I can have a career that goes up to 40 or maybe even beyond - let's see."

Djokovic captured three Grand Slam titles this season, including the French Open in June, for which Brady was on hand.

"I feel great in my own body right now and I've been playing some really high-quality tennis," Djokovic said. "2023 was one of the best seasons I've had in my life and why stop while you're still playing great? So I'll keep going and take (each) year, one by one, and see how far I go."

Brady, 46, retired from the NFL in February after 23 seasons.

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