“Two weeks ago, Novak Djokovic was hailed as the GOAT, but now deemed too old,” Caroline Garcia jests about the fluctuating public perception of the Serb following his loss at the Australian Open.

World No. 20 Caroline Garcia recently voiced her criticism of the double standards faced by Novak Djokovic following his semifinal defeat to Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open.

Despite enduring a challenging start to his 2024 ATP Tour campaign, Djokovic showcased improvement with each match in Melbourne. However, his loss in the semifinals has led many pundits and fans to speculate about the twilight of his career.

This shift in perception puzzled Garcia, prompting her to share her perspective on whether the 36-year-old Serb could continue competing at the highest level.

Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) account, the Frenchwoman highlighted the inconsistency in the narrative surrounding Djokovic’s age and ability. Just weeks ago, he was lauded as the “GOAT,” praised for his remarkable longevity and ongoing pursuit of Grand Slam titles.

However, following one unsuccessful tournament, the prevailing sentiment suddenly deemed him “too old” and unfit to compete in the current era.

“I was scrolling a bit and Djokovic was the GOAT 2 weeks ago, still so young, moving so well beyond of this age, going for another Slam once again, a true inspiration,” Caroline Garcia wrote on X. “And now he is too old, we are in a completely new era, he is finished for tennis… this is funny.”