Djokovic Aims for Historic 25th Grand Slam Title at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic, the holder of 24 Grand Slam titles, is once again facing questions about his future in tennis as he prepares for Wimbledon. The Serbian superstar addressed the recurring inquiries about whether this year's tournament could be his "last dance."

Djokovic acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his career trajectory, stating, "Whether it could be my 'last dance,' I'm not sure – as I'm not sure about Roland Garros or any other Slam that I play next." He expressed his desire to continue playing for several more years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining both physical health and mental motivation to compete at the highest level.

Wimbledon: A Prime Opportunity

Djokovic hinted that Wimbledon might present his best opportunity to secure a record-extending 25th Grand Slam singles title.

"I would probably agree that Wimbledon could be the best chance, because of the results I had, because of how I feel, how I play in Wimbledon," Djokovic said. "Just getting that extra push mentally and motivation to perform the best tennis at the highest level."

He is set to face Alexandre Muller in the first round on Tuesday.

A Dominant History at the All England Club

Djokovic boasts an impressive record at Wimbledon, with seven championships to his name. He has reached the final in his last six appearances at the tournament (excluding the canceled 2020 event), winning in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022. His only losses in that span came against Carlos Alcaraz in the 2023 and 2024 finals. His last loss prior to that was in 2017, when he was defeated in the quarterfinals by Tomas Berdych.

The persistent questions surrounding Djokovic's future mirror the inquiries posed to other tennis legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams as they approached retirement.

Still a Force to Be Reckoned With

Despite not having won a Grand Slam title in over a year, Djokovic remains a formidable competitor. He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open this year, but had to stop after one set due to a hamstring injury, and the French Open, losing to Jannik Sinner. After that defeat, Djokovic kissed the court, hinting it might have been his last match at Roland Garros.

Furthermore, he secured a gold medal for Serbia at the Paris Olympics, defeating Alcaraz in the process.

"These tournaments give me the biggest drive, still," Djokovic said. "I like the way I feel right now, physically. Tennis-wise, I've been playing good on the practice sessions. Obviously completely different when you start a tournament. I'll try to have a very good tournament and go as far as I can."