Father Time may be pressing in on Novak Djokovic, but the 38-year-old refuses to yield. Despite battling mounting injuries since mid-2024, he still closed 2025 as world No. 4 with a remarkable 39–11 record from just 13 events. Now, as 2026 approaches, Djokovic says he is working to “rebuild” his body, determined to launch strong into the new season and stay competitive with the help of a recovery pod.

Novak Djokovic spoke to Sky Sports at the Qatar Grand Prix, where he presented his new Regenesis recovery pod. He explained why this technology matters to him and how it connects to his current physical struggles. 

“I’m taking a short break and trying to reconstruct my machine, so to speak, in racing terminology. I’ve been getting injured more often than not in the last 18 months, so I’m trying to rebuild my body so the start of the next season will be great and, hopefully, I can keep it up with the best guys,” he added.

Djokovic did not hide who he meant by “the best guys.” With the ‘Big Three’ era now over, a new generation leads the ATP Tour. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have dominated men’s tennis for nearly two full seasons and set the standard throughout 2025. Djokovic knows they are the players he must match if he wants to stay at the top.

When asked about what the Regenesis pod actually does, Djokovic gave a simple description. 

He said, “It is a multi-sensory wellness capsule pod that resets your batteries in the shortest amount of time, which is eight minutes.” For him, it represents a new way to recover quickly and more efficiently.

Wellness and recovery have long been central to Djokovic’s routine. His interest dates back to the early years of his career, when he struggled with fatigue and asthma. Over time, he explored nutrition, breathing techniques, and various recovery methods. This pod brings all those ideas together in one system.

The Regenesis pod uses several different therapies at once. These include light therapy, sound frequency, pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF), aromatherapy, crystal energy, and infrared heat. All of these elements work together to improve both physical and mental recovery.

Djokovic is not just the face of the pod. He is also a co-founder and investor. He says the idea started in Bali in 2019, when he met Australian Tav Keen. Keen works with technology designed to help people enter deep meditative states quickly. 

Their shared interest led them to build a workshop and lab in Bali, with global support teams preparing the pod for launch.

Djokovic spoke proudly about the mission behind the technology. “Across the expanse of my career, I’ve been in constant pursuit of any incremental edge that drives consistent peak performance and keeps me at the top of my game. That journey has brought me here. I’m delighted to present Regenesis, a convergence of leading-edge technologies that shall enable many others to discover their best selves. It’s a modern solution to a busy life,” he added at the Upfront Ventures Summit. 

“You go in and out in 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minutes and feel refreshed, revitalised and recharged for the rest of the day.”

Qatar Airways has already partnered with the project. The airline will offer the treatment to both staff and travellers. This marks one of the first major collaborations linked to the pod’s global rollout.

And as Djokovic turns to health and wellness with even greater focus, this is not the first time he has spoken openly about the challenge of keeping up with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. 

He knows the physical demands are rising, and he is determined to stay in the race.

Novak Djokovic on battling Sinner and Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals of all four Majors this season. At the Australian Open, he retired mid-match against Alexander Zverev because of injury. At the French Open and Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner stopped him in the last four. At the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz defeated him in another semifinal.

After his 2025 US Open loss, Djokovic admitted how tough it has become to face Alcaraz and Sinner at Grand Slams. The longer best-of-five format makes the challenge even harder. 

“I lost three out of four Slams in semis against these guys, so they’re just too good, playing on a really high level. Unfortunately, I ran out of gas after the second set. I think I had enough energy to battle him and to keep up with his rhythm for two sets. After that, I was gassed out, and he kept going.”

He also spoke openly during his surprising conversation with Piers Morgan. When asked about his recent struggles, Djokovic said the last two years have taught him a new lesson. 

“I believe that to some extent I am the Superman who can never injure myself, that can never be weak. But I got a slap from reality in the last couple of years. I’m just getting to know this new chapter,” he explained.

Djokovic also acknowledged the level of the new stars. “I’m aware that [comparing] my best level now and their best level now, they’re better. That’s the reality,” but he still refuses to back down.

He added, “I have always believed in things that are almost impossible to achieve. I do have doubts that I can win Slams against these two guys. But when I enter the court, I don’t care who’s across the net.”

With the rivalry set to continue in just a few months, Djokovic may soon face Sinner and Alcaraz again. As he works with his new recovery pod and focuses on rebuilding his body, the question remains.

Can he still push the New Two and fight for the biggest titles?