Novak Djokovic, the titan of men’s tennis, is eyeing Wimbledon 2025 not just as another tournament but as a personal battleground, his strongest chance to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title. In what could become the most emotionally charged campaign of his storied career, the 38-year-old Serb sees the All England Club as the arena best suited to his enduring brilliance.
“Wimbledon could be the best chance,” Djokovic said candidly in a press briefing at SW19. “Because of the results I’ve had, because of how I feel, how I play in Wimbledon, it feels like home.”
His record on grass is unmatched in the modern era. Djokovic has lifted the Wimbledon trophy seven times and reached every final he’s contested there since 2018 (with the exception of 2020, when the tournament was canceled due to the pandemic). With a potential eighth title, he would equal Roger Federer’s all-time record at the tournament.
Djokovic has yet to win a Slam in 2025, falling short in the semifinals in both Melbourne and Paris. Yet, those losses appear less a decline than a recalibration. His fitness regimen, match scheduling, and tactical play have all been adjusted to peak at the one Grand Slam where he remains the most formidable force, according to Associated Press.
He opens against Alexandre Muller of France, a draw that appears kind on paper. But the deeper rounds bring greater tension: defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Roland Garros winner Jannik Sinner, both over a decade younger, are seeded above Djokovic, and both have beaten him in Slam events over the last 18 months.
Nevertheless, Djokovic’s historic dominance on grass cannot be overstated. His timing, movement, and uncanny ability to turn defense into offense are unmatched. His familiarity with Centre Court, its speed, bounce, and crowd rhythm, gives him an edge that few others possess.
“He knows this grass better than anyone,” said former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker in a Sky Deutschland broadcast. “If there is one court that still bows to Novak, it’s Centre Court.”
Despite the emergence of a new generation led by Alcaraz and Sinner, Djokovic remains a formidable threat. His pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam isn’t just about setting a numerical record, it’s about defying time itself, according to The Guardian.
Wimbledon has always been sacred turf for Djokovic. It was here in 2011 where he first claimed the world No. 1 ranking. It was here in 2019 that he won perhaps the greatest final in history against Federer. And it may be here in 2025 where he delivers a final, emphatic statement, that greatness, once earned, never expires.
“It’s about belief,” Djokovic said. “Even at this stage, I believe Wimbledon can still belong to me.”
