Novak Djokovic Denies Retirement Talk as he Hopes to Return to Wimbledon ‘One More Time’

The injury he sustained during his quarter-final match against Flavio Cobolli was a key factor in his defeat. Djokovic admitted that the groin issue, caused by a fall in that match, played a significant role in his inability to compete at his best against Sinner.

Jannik Sinner claims straight-sets win over Novak Djokovic

Jannik Sinner, the World No. 1, defeated seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4, to reach his first-ever Wimbledon final. The match, held at the All England Club, highlighted Sinner’s growing dominance on grass, as he displayed relentless precision and powerful tennis throughout the contest.

Sinner’s performance was impressive from the start. He broke Djokovic’s serve early in the first set, winning it 6-3. He continued his strong play in the second set, again breaking Djokovic to take it 6-3, showcasing his skill on the grass courts with a lethal combination of groundstrokes and serving.

In the third set, Djokovic briefly showed signs of his trademark resilience, jumping to a 3-0 lead. However, Sinner fought back strongly, leveling the score at 3-3. He then broke Djokovic twice more to secure the set 6-4 and seal the victory, maintaining his dominant play throughout.

Both players entered the match with injury concerns. Sinner was dealing with an elbow issue, while Djokovic had suffered a fall in his quarter-final, raising doubts about his knee. Despite these challenges, Sinner moved smoothly on the court, while Djokovic, who received treatment for a leg injury after the second set, seemed hindered, which may have affected his mobility. The loss ended Djokovic’s streak of five consecutive Wimbledon finals and delayed his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title.

Carlos Alcaraz on the verge of joining Novak Djokovic in elite Wimbledon feat

Carlos Alcaraz has now won 20 consecutive matches at Wimbledon and is on the verge of claiming his sixth Grand Slam title at the All England Club. After defeating Taylor Fritz in four sets on Friday, the world No. 2 secured his third straight final appearance at Wimbledon. With victories in 2023 and 2024, Alcaraz aims to complete a historic three-peat at the tournament, joining a select group of tennis legends.

If Alcaraz wins on Sunday, he would emulate four iconic men who have achieved the Wimbledon ‘threepeat’ in the Open Era. The first to do so was Bjorn Borg, who won five consecutive titles from 1976 to 1980.

Borg’s first win came against Ilie Nastase in 1976, followed by victories over Jimmy Connors in 1977 and 1978, securing his own three-title streak. He went on to win again in 1979 and 1980, before being defeated by John McEnroe in the 1981 final.

Pete Sampras also achieved the rare feat, securing three consecutive titles twice. His first streak occurred from 1993 to 1995, followed by another from 1997 to 2000. Sampras’s dominance at Wimbledon during the 1990s saw him beat Jim Courier, Goran Ivanisevic, and Boris Becker in his first three victories. After a brief setback in 1996, Sampras regained the title in 1997, continuing his success through four more championships.

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are also part of this exclusive group. Federer won five consecutive titles from 2003 to 2007, completing his streak with victories over Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic’s Wimbledon success includes seven titles, with his most recent four coming between 2018 and 2022. His quest for a fifth consecutive win was interrupted by Alcaraz in 2023, further highlighting the significance of his pursuit of a ‘threepeat’ at Wimbledon.