Watch: Novak Djokovic Takes a Nasty Tumble on Match Point Against Flavio Cobolli at Wimbledon

Cobolli quickly ran to the other side of the court to check on him. Djokovic eventually stood up, stretched out his leg, and appeared to shake off any serious injury. He continued playing, easing concerns about his condition.

Djokovic then served out the match, securing his place in the semi-finals, where he will face Jannik Sinner. BBC pundit Tim Henman later said that the fall looked “concerning,” though Djokovic plans to see his physio before Friday’s match to make sure everything is fine.

Novak Djokovic speaks on his bad fall

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has advanced to yet another Wimbledon semi-final after defeating Flavio Cobolli in four sets. He dropped the first set but rallied to take control and close out the match. The Italian, playing with passion and belief, pushed Djokovic hard throughout.

Djokovic said in his post-match interview at Wimbledon:

It came at an awkward moment. Somehow I managed to find a good serve & close it out. Obviously I’m gonna visit this subject now with my physio. Hopefully all will be well in 2 days.

Cobolli showed impressive grit and challenged his childhood idol with fearless play. Despite his efforts, Djokovic’s experience and composure ultimately made the difference. The 38-year-old kept calm under pressure and proved why he remains a top contender.

Late in the fourth set, as Djokovic tried to serve out the match, a scary moment unfolded. He slipped while chasing a return, his legs stretching into a dangerous split. For many players, it could have been a match-ending injury.

But Djokovic bounced back quickly. He stood up, took a moment to stretch, and showed no signs of panic. His ability to recover and finish strong was another reminder of the resilience and athleticism that have defined his career.

Carlos Alcaraz outplaying Novak Djokovic in Grand Slam race

Carlos Alcaraz continues to make headlines with his performances at the Grand Slam level. At Wimbledon 2025, he reached the semi-finals after a straight-sets win over Cameron Norrie. This victory marked his 76th main-draw win at a major tournament, surpassing Rafael Nadal’s total at the same stage in his career.

Interestingly, none of the legendary “Big Three” — Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, or Roger Federer — reached as many Grand Slam match wins within their first 18 appearances. Alcaraz now ranks behind only Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe in this category. Borg had 78 wins in his first 18 majors, while McEnroe led the group with 81.

To equal Borg’s mark, Alcaraz must win Wimbledon this year, which would also give him his third consecutive title at the All England Club. He is set to face Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals on Friday. A win at Wimbledon would also place him alongside Borg as one of the few men in the Open Era to win Roland Garros and Wimbledon back-to-back in consecutive years.

In terms of titles, Borg leads with six after 18 majors. Alcaraz, currently with five (US Open 2022, Wimbledon 2023 and 2024, Roland Garros 2024 and 2025), is tied with McEnroe and Nadal at this stage. In contrast, both Djokovic and Federer had won just one Grand Slam title each within their first 18 appearances.