A lot going on with Novak Djokovic. Just three weeks ago, after a tough semifinal loss to Jannik Sinner at the French Open, the 38-year-old Serbian hinted that it might have been his final appearance at Roland Garros. That single remark sent ripples through the tennis world, fuelling speculation about a possible retirement as he prepares for his 20th Wimbledon appearance.
With Roger Federer having retired in 2022 and Rafael Nadal bidding farewell earlier this year, Djokovic remains the lone member of the iconic “Big Three” still active. He admitted Nadal’s retirement hit him hard—both emotionally and competitively—marking the true end of an era that defined tennis for two decades.
The sport’s younger stars—led by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz—have now firmly taken the reins, capturing each of the last six Grand Slam titles. Djokovic’s defeat in straight sets to Sinner in Paris was particularly stinging, prompting him to publicly reflect on his future in the sport.
Yet, he hasn’t confirmed whether Wimbledon 2025 will be his swansong. “Whether it could be my last dance, I’m not sure,” Djokovic said ahead of the tournament, leaving his intentions open-ended.
Despite the ambiguity, his Wimbledon record speaks volumes: seven titles, six finals in his last six appearances, and only two Centre Court defeats since 2017—both to Alcaraz. Djokovic has called Wimbledon his most consistently successful Slam and knows that if a 25th major is still within reach, it’s most likely to come on the grass courts of SW19.
Djokovic begins his campaign on Tuesday against France’s Alexandre Müller, with one eye on matching Federer’s all-time record of eight Wimbledon titles. As the tennis world watches closely, the question lingers: is this the twilight of Djokovic’s legendary career, or does he have one final chapter left to write?