Just two wins separate Novak Djokovic and an eighth Wimbledon championship, which would see him tie Roger Federer’s record.
Djokovic booked his place in the semi-final after defeating Flavio Cobolli over four sets, marking his 102nd victory at the All England Club.
In his 14th appearance in the final four, he’ll face world number one Jannik Sinner, against whom he is currently on a four-match losing streak.
The two have met twice at Wimbledon before, in 2022 and 2023, with Djokovic coming out on top on both occasions.
Sinner has made drastic improvements in his game since then, however, and the Serb will be considered by many as the underdog.
The Italian won their most recent bout at Roland Garros in straight sets, and now the 38-year-old has a big concern about their upcoming clash in SW19.
Novak Djokovic speaks ahead of his match with Jannik Sinner
In an interview with Sport Klub, Djokovic said: “Things are different because I’m a different player and person now. My body is different; a lot has changed.
“Accordingly, it’s necessary to adapt to these new circumstances, and it took him (Dusan Vemic) a bit more time to get into this new rhythm of communication, training, and everything else, because what he remembers from those days more than ten years ago doesn’t apply to the same extent today.
“These are some new realities that I have to accept when it comes to physical fitness – a body that sometimes responds, sometimes doesn’t.
“That can change quickly, and I’ve fully experienced that over the past year and a half, how things can go from good to bad in a single day.
“No matter how much care I take… I don’t know… I don’t get into or know how much others take care of their bodies, but I know I’m extremely professional in that regard, to such an extent that I’m not sure anyone takes care of themselves as much as I do.
“And still, I spend so much time trying to get myself into optimal condition to compete at this level.”
“People from the outside look and think it’s all about talent and experience, but that has absolutely nothing to do with it.
“It doesn’t help even five per cent when it comes to winning at the highest level. Every two days you’re playing best-of-five sets… A Grand Slam really is a different animal compared to any other tournament.
“It drains you – both body and mind. That’s my biggest concern – whether there will be enough fuel left for what’s coming next, and that’s the biggest possible challenge – one or two more matches.”
Novak Djokovic’s 2025 Wimbledon campaign so far
Djokovic has enjoyed yet another deep run at Wimbledon this year, which he kicked off with a triumph over Alexandre Muller in the first round.
In round two, he beat Dan Evans in straight sets before emerging victorious against compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic in his next match.
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-Final | Flavio Cobolli | 6-7, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 |
| Fourth Round | Alex de Minaur | 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| Third Round | Miomir Kecmanovic | 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 |
| Second Round | Dan Evans | 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 |
| First Round | Alexandre Muller | 6-1, 6-7, 6-2, 6-2 |
Then, after dropping the first set 6-1, the 24-time major champion ultimately overcame Alex de Minaur in the fourth round.
Following the hard-fought win over Cobolli, his bout with Sinner will be by far the toughest test of Djokovic’s campaign.
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