Novak Djokovic’s journey to the Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinals has sparked admiration from tennis analysts, especially Brad Gilbert, who praised the Serbian star’s ability to recover from a sluggish opening against Alex De Minaur. Appearing alongside Chris McKendry and CoCo Vandeweghe, Gilbert highlighted Djokovic’s mental strength and strategic adjustments as key factors in his comeback.
A rocky beginning against De Minaur
Djokovic began the match against De Minaur looking out of sorts. The Australian’s speed and aggressive play forced errors from the seven-time Wimbledon champion, who dropped the first set 1-6. Gilbert noted that Djokovic appeared “tight” and “off-balance,” struggling to find his rhythm on serve and in rallies.
Despite the early setback, Djokovic didn’t panic. He gradually settled into the match, using his experience to absorb De Minaur’s pace and redirect it with precision. By the second set, Djokovic had found his groove, breaking serve at crucial moments and dictating play from the baseline.
Gilbert calls Djokovic’s recovery “amazing resilience”
Brad Gilbert, a former top player and seasoned coach, was particularly struck by Djokovic’s ability to reset mentally. “That’s what separates him,” Gilbert said. “He doesn’t let a bad set define the match. He finds a way to flip the switch.”
Gilbert emphasized that Djokovic’s resilience isn’t just physical—it’s psychological. “He’s been in every situation imaginable. He knows how to problem-solve on the fly. That’s what makes him so dangerous, even when he’s not playing his best.”
Djokovic in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.6, the Serbian achieved an overall 25-8 record in 2025. Novak is currently playing in Wimbledon where he bested the world no.41 Alexandre Muller 6-1 6-7(7) 6-2 6-2, the world no.154 Daniel Evans 6-3 6-2 6-0, the world no.49 Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3 6-0 6-4 and the world no.11 Alex De Minaur 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4.
Novak Djokovic will play the world no.24 Flavio Cobolli in the quarter. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Djokovic.
The Serbian clinched 1 title in 2025 in Geneva. Djokovic reached the final in Miami (Miami Open).
Novak won 100 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 21 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alex De Minaur in 2025
WLWLLWLLWW Ranked world no.11, Alex played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he was defeated by world no.6 Novak Djokovic 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the 4th round in Wimbledon (draw).
Currently, during this season the Australian has an overall 30-13 record. Alex De Minaur’s best result of the current year was getting to the final in Rotterdam.
Novak Djokovic and Alex De Minaur faced off 4 times. Their record is 3-1 for Djokovic.
