Novak Djokovic said he was not planning to end his Wimbledon journey yet, even though he collapsed from the ongoing major. On Friday, July 11, 38-year-old on Jannik Sinner, who needed just under two hours Win the semifinals 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 at the Central Court.
Djokovic tried to find a rhythm in the first two sets, but in the third showed signs of return, it was 3-0 with an early break. However, Momentum shifted again when Sinner bounced twice and never allowed Djokovic to regain control.
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After the Djokovic match, he expressed his desire to return to Wimbledon next year. He tried to equalize the record of the eight titles of Roger Federer at the All England club, but now he will have to wait another year to chase this milestone.
“I would be sad, but hopefully this is not my last match at Court.
“Wear and tear”
Djokovic also admitted that the age began to take tax for him. After winning the Grand Slam since 2023 the US Open, he acknowledged that last year and a half it was not easy on his body. He admitted that competing against younger players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who are significantly younger and physically sharper, was especially challenging.
“I don’t think it’s bad luck. It’s just age. Wearing and tears of the body. Just as I care, reality will hit me right now the last year and a half like never to be honest. It’s hard for me to accept it because I feel like I am fresh and fit, I can still play very good tennis.
“Playing the best of five, especially this year, was a physically real struggle for me. The longer the tournament is, the worse the condition. I have achieved the semifinals of every straw this year. I have to play a sinner or Alcaraz. These guys are fit, young, sharp.
For the first time since 2017, the Wimbledon final will not introduce Novak Djokovic. The last time it happened when Roger Federer claimed his eighth title on SW19 and defeated Marin Cilic in direct sets in the final. For those who do not know, no male player over 38 has never received the title Grand Slam Singles.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
12 July 2025
