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Novak Djokovic has acknowledged that this year’s Wimbledon may offer his best opportunity yet to secure a historic 25th Grand Slam title. However, the 38-year-old tennis icon isn’t ready to confirm whether this will be his final appearance at the All England Club.
Speaking ahead of what will be his 20th Wimbledon campaign, Djokovic said: “I’m not sure” when asked if this tournament would mark his farewell to the iconic grass court venue.
Chasing history at SW19
Djokovic matched Margaret Court’s long-standing record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles after his victory at the 2023 US Open. Since then, the sport’s landscape has begun shifting, with rising stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner claiming all six Majors in the interim.
The Serbian came closest to adding another Slam at last year’s Wimbledon, narrowly losing in a thrilling final to Alcaraz. His most recent Grand Slam outing ended in a semi-final defeat to Sinner at the French Open.
Despite these setbacks, Djokovic remains confident:
It’s great to be back. I love Wimbledon. I've always loved it. I think in the last six editions, I had six finals. Maybe it's the most consistently successful Grand Slam for me in the last 10 years.
A special connection to Wimbledon
Djokovic highlighted his emotional connection to the tournament, calling Wimbledon a major source of inspiration:
When I come here, I feel extra inspired to deliver the best tennis. And yes, I would probably agree that Wimbledon could be the best chance because of the results I had, because of how I feel, how I play in Wimbledon.
Currently ranked world No.6, Djokovic is slated to meet British No.1 Jack Draper in a highly anticipated quarter-final matchup.
Future still uncertain
After appearing emotional following his semi-final exit at Roland Garros, Djokovic admitted:
This could have been the last match ever I played here.
Yet he remains determined to prolong his career, even suggesting he could compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, when he would be 41.
Whether it could be my last dance (at Wimbledon), I'm not sure... My wish is to play for several more years, he added. But you never know at this stage.
As the last active member of the legendary Big Four, Djokovic now finds himself pursuing the achievements of the new guard.
You’re always hunting... I’ll try to have a very good tournament and go as far as I can.
Novak Djokovic will face Alexandre Muller in the first round of Wimbledon 2025.
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