Djokovic hints at retirement as time seeps away on history bid

The 38-year-old has consistently dismissed talk of retirement and said he is eyeing the defence of his Olympic gold at the Los Angeles Games in 2028. But after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in four sets in the final on Sunday, the Serb suggested he may not be back in Melbourne. "God knows what happens tomorrow, let alone in six months or 12 months," he told the crowd at Rod Laver Arena. "So it has been a great ride. I love you guys." Djokovic has won a record 10 Australian Opens and until Sunday had never lost a final there.