There was a haunting rhythm to Taylor Fritz ’s missed chances: ten break points squandered before finally cracking Novak Djokovic ’s defense on the eleventh, igniting Arthur Ashe Stadium in belief. But as the roars faded, so did the dream, with Djokovic turning another hopeful night into a familiar heartbreak. Now, months later, in Saudi Arabia for the Six Kings Slam , Fritz carries that memory like a scar and a lesson. After losing to Djokovic for the 11th time at the US Open, the American makes an honest admission about the legend’s looming retirement, acknowledging the rare privilege of competing against greatness before it fades.

Indeed, Djokovic’s form remains extraordinary. Even at 38, the Serbian continues to command the court with the same hunger that once defined his ri

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