Wimbledon 2025: Jannik Sinner Applauds As Novak Djokovic Leaves Centre Court After Semi-Final Defeat, Serbian Star Says, 'Not Planning To...'
Italian Tennis star Jannik Sinner couldn't help but applaud Novak Djokovic after the latter's Wimbledon 2025 run came to an end with a stunning semi-final loss at the Centre Court. However, the 38-year-old has strongly underlined his intention to return to the Centre Court next year, hoping it's not his final Wimbledon edition.
The semi-final loss to Sinner meant back-to-back loss in the grand slam knockouts for Djokovic, halting the latter's chances of clinching a 25th title. Sinner, who won 6-3 6-3 6-4, has set up a final with Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated the Italian in the French Open 2025 decider.
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"I'm not planning to finish my Wimbledon career today" - Novak Djokovic
At the post-game presser, Djokovic disclosed that he is planning to return to the Centre Court one more time, stating, as quoted by Sky Sports:
"I would be sad [if it was his last Centre Court appearance] but hopefully it's not my last match on Centre Court. I'm not planning to finish my Wimbledon career today. I'm planning to come back definitely at least one more time, play on Centre Court for sure."
The 24-time grand-slam winner admitted that age is catching up to him, claiming he can defeat any player at his peak.
"I don't think it's bad fortune. It's just age, the wear and tear of the body. As much as I'm taking care of it, the reality hits me right now, last year-and-a-half, like never before, to be honest. It's tough for me to accept that because I feel like when I'm fresh, when I'm fit, I can still play really good tennis. I've proven that this year."
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