Novak Djokovic has not enjoyed his best season on the ATP Tour, but he simply cannot be ruled out of contention at Wimbledon.
Nick Kyrgios thinks Djokovic is the greatest player ever, with the former among the latter’s victims in Wimbledon finals.
Djokovic has triumphed at Wimbledon on seven occasions throughout his stunning career, with a record-equalling eighth success now in his sights.
The former ATP number one is currently level with Pete Sampras and William Renshaw, with Roger Federer out on his own with eight.
Djokovic is winding down his career at the age of 38, but he has just provided a sign that he will once again be taking Wimbledon very seriously this year.
Novak Djokovic already gives sign just how seriously he is taking Wimbledon
His arrival at the All England Club has just been confirmed, with Djokovic sharing a photo of himself at SW19 on Sunday.
Arriving at the grass court Grand Slam with his equipment, the Serbian posted on Instagram: “Hello Wimbledon.”
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It’s an ominous message from the 24-time Grand Slam champion, who needs just one more title to clinch the all-time record.
And it is undoubtedly the earliest he has arrived at Wimbledon in some time, with over a week to go until the main draw gets underway.
Very positive Novak Djokovic sign spotted as he trains ahead of Wimbledon
Almost every other player on the ATP Tour will not be too happy to see such an early arrival and subsequent statement from Djokovic.
With 21 wins and eight losses in 2025 so far, the Serbian is not the player he used to be, but is undoubtedly still capable of mixing it with the very best.
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And after a tricky spell earlier this season, he’s also a man in form, having just reached the semi-finals of the French Open.
Only ATP number one Jannik Sinner stopped Djokovic, who gained a much-needed confidence boost right before by winning the Geneva Open.
But he has already moved on to Wimbledon, with a further social media post shared on his Instagram story showing the veteran wasting no time in stepping up his preparations as he hit several forehand and backhand shots.
Significantly, there were no strappings in sight, suggesting the Serbian is fit and ready to go and not suffering from any previous or indeed new injuries.
| Year | Opponent | Score |
| 2011 | Rafael Nadal | 6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–3 |
| 2014 | Roger Federer | 6–7(7–9), 6–4, 7–6(7–4), 5–7, 6–4 |
| 2015 | Roger Federer | 7–6(7–1), 6–7(10–12), 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2018 | Kevin Anderson | 6–2, 6–2, 7–6(7–3) |
| 2019 | Roger Federer | 7–6(7–5), 1–6, 7–6(7–4), 4–6, 13–12(7–3) |
| 2021 | Matteo Berrettini | 6–7(4–7), 6–4, 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2022 | Nick Kyrgios | 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(7–3) |
He has been forced into wearing a knee strap at previous tournaments in recent times, having undergone meniscus surgery this time last year.
Having just clinched his 100th ATP Tour title, it seems that a 25th Grand Slam success remains high on his agenda, and it would be foolish to rule that out in London this year.
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