Novak Djokovic responds when asked if this will be his last-ever Wimbledon tournament

Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest players to grace the courts of Wimbledon, winning seven titles.

The Serbian star made his All England Club debut in 2005, but was made to wait six years for his first title, when he beat Rafael Nadal in the 2011 final.

Over the next 11 years, Djokovic added six more titles to his collection, taking his tally to seven, the second most of any male player in tournament history.

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Failing in his bid to move level with Roger Federer on eight, Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon finals.

Searching for an elusive eighth title in 2025, Djokovic has now revealed whether he intends to return to Wimbledon next year.

Novak Djokovic is ‘not sure’ if he will play Wimbledon again

During his pre-tournament press conference, Djokovic was asked whether 2025 will be his last Wimbledon tournament.

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“I’m not sure,” he said.

“My wish is to play for several more years, but you never know at this stage.”

Djokovic is scheduled to play his 20th Wimbledon tournament in 2025, having enjoyed more success at SW19 than most could ever dream of.

Result Number of results Years Winner 7 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 Finalist 3 2013, 2023, 2024 Semi-finalist 3 2007, 2010, 2012 Quarterfinalist 2 2009, 2017 Fourth round 1 2006 Third round 2 2005, 2016 Second round 1 2008 First round 0 – Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon results

Taking a more relaxed approach at this year’s event, Djokovic shared a joke with WTA number one Aryna Sabalenka at the end of her press conference.

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After the pair hit together in the lead-up to the tournament, Sabalenka asked Djokovic how he found the experience.

“I think you have the potential, you’re a really talented player, you have nice strokes, nice technique,” he joked.

“But I feel like, honestly, can I be honest? You’re lacking intensity on the court, you don’t have enough intensity, it’s too flat.

“You’ve got to liven up, put some power into it.”

Both players will be in with a good chance of winning Wimbledon in 2025, although Djokovic will be more than aware of the challenges that await him.

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Djokovic last won a Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2023, as his younger rivals, Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz, have dominated major tournaments since.

The Serb will look to end their winning streak at Wimbledon but may have to beat the pair in back-to-back matches if he wants to do so.

Assuming they all make it that far, Djokovic would likely play Sinner in the semi-finals, and if he were to beat the Italian, he may then play Alcaraz in a third consecutive Wimbledon final.

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In total, Djokovic has played four matches against Sinner and Alcaraz at SW19, winning two and losing two.

Match Winner Loser Score 2024 Wimbledon – F Carlos Alcaraz Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 2023 Wimbledon – F Carlos Alcaraz Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 2023 Wimbledon – SF Novak Djokovic Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 2022 Wimbledon – QF Novak Djokovic Jannik Sinner 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 Novak Djokovic’s head-to-head record against Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon

The 38-year-old last secured a win over one of the pair at Wimbledon in 2023, when he beat Sinner in the semi-finals 6-3, 6-4, 7-6.

However, he was unable to go back-to-back, losing to Alcaraz in a legendary Wimbledon final in his next match on Centre Court.

Two years older than he was then, it will take a monumental effort from Djokovic to beat the world number one and two at this year’s tournament, but if history has taught us anything, it’s that you should never count out the Serbian star.

Djokovic is scheduled to begin his Wimbledon campaign on Tuesday, July 1, against France’s Alexandre Muller.

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