Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player. He has been ranked as the world No. 1 in men’s singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals.
Novak Djokovic is once again making headlines at Wimbledon, with his recent performances igniting fresh buzz across the tennis world. At 38, the Serbian legend continues to defy age, displaying resilience, grit, and an unmatched will to win — all pointing to yet another Grand Slam title in his illustrious career.
A Comeback Story in Every Match
This week’s round-of-16 clash against Australia’s Alex de Minaur became a classic Djokovic encore. He dropped the first set 1‑6 — marking the first time someone had given him such a decisive opening set at Wimbledon — and endured a grueling battle, fighting off early setbacks and dealing with windy conditions. Yet he rallied with trademark composure to win 1‑6, 6‑4, 6‑4, 6‑4, securing his 101st win at SW19 and advancing to his 16th Wimbledon quarter-final.
Reflecting on the match, Djokovic credited his unwavering mental strength and ability to adapt mid-game — the qualities that have kept him atop the sport for nearly two decades .
Federer, the ‘Curse,’ and a Touch of History
When Djokovic spotted tennis legend Roger Federer in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, he quipped, “It’s probably the first time he’s watching me and I’ve won the match,” joking about finally “breaking the curse.” The crowd loved that light-hearted moment, and it underscored Djokovic’s total dominance at Centre Court—he’s now won 101 matches there, a milestone only legends like Federer and Nadal have reached.
Keys to His Momentum
Analysts and former pros suggest this is Djokovic’s strongest Wimbledon yet. Former Indian tennis star Vijay Amritraj believes the fierce rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz plays into Djokovic’s hands, giving him a clearer path to a 25th Grand Slam and potentially his eighth Wimbledon crown .
Djokovic himself acknowledges he’s “not the favorite,” yet insists he’s playing the best football of his career — signaling confidence over bravado.
Breaking Records Into 2025
Djokovic hasn’t just dominated at Wimbledon this year. Earlier this year, Djokovic first secured the Geneva Open crown by outlasting Hubert Hurkacz in a thrilling three-set final. That epic win not only marked his triumphant 100th ATP singles title—placing him among legends like Federer and Jimmy Connors—but also demonstrated his resilience even as he neared age 38 . Then, shortly afterward, he advanced to the Miami Open final, where he ultimately finished as runner-up to rising star Jakub Menšík. Despite the loss, Djokovic simultaneously became the oldest player ever to reach a Masters 1000 final, breaking new ground for athletes of his era . Furthermore, during that same tournament in Miami, he surpassed Rafael Nadal’s record for the most career Masters 1000 match wins, taking his total to 411 victories, and continued to solidify his legacy with further Australian Open records.
