Novak Djokovic, aged 38, expressed strong confidence in his abilities ahead of the Australian Open 2026, stating that "when I'm healthy, when I'm able to put all the pieces of the puzzle together on a given day, I feel like I can beat anybody." This declaration comes as he chases a historic 25th Grand Slam singles title, aiming to surpass Margaret Court's record. Despite his defiant stance, Djokovic also candidly acknowledged physical challenges, admitting he is "missing a little bit of juice in my legs" and had withdrawn from the Adelaide International prior to the Grand Slam due to a minor setback. The Serbian legend recognized the formidable presence of younger rivals like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who he described as the "dominant forces of the men's tennis at the moment" and against whom he lost in three out of four Grand Slam semifinals in 2025. However, he maintained that their dominance "doesn't mean that nobody else has a chance" and reiterated his belief in his own prospects in any tournament, particularly in Melbourne. Djokovic is also adopting a new mental approach to relieve the pressure of securing the 25th major, stating he's focusing on his achievements rather than a "now or never" or "make-it-or-break-it" mentality. He attributed his continued drive to an "addiction" to the competitive feeling of tennis, likening the adrenaline rush to a drug, and affirmed he is not contemplating retirement despite frequent inquiries. Djokovic, seeded fourth, is set to begin his Australian Open campaign against Pedro Martinez.