Novak Djokovic spoke with heartfelt honesty during his pre-tournament press conference at Wimbledon 2025, revealing that winning the Championships has always been the dream that fueled his journey from a young boy in Serbia to one of the greatest players in tennis history.
“Wimbledon was always the one,” Djokovic said. “Growing up, watching Pete Sampras dominate on this court, I imagined myself lifting that trophy one day. It was the tournament that made me fall in love with tennis.”
Now 38 years old and chasing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, Djokovic acknowledged that this year’s edition could carry extra weight. When asked whether this might be his final appearance at the All England Club, he didn’t rule it out. “Whether it could be my last dance, I’m not sure,” he admitted. “I would love to keep playing for a few more years, but at this stage, you never know.”
Despite recent injuries and a more selective schedule, Djokovic remains confident in his ability to compete at the highest level. He pointed to his strong history on grass and the unique energy he feels at Wimbledon as reasons to believe he can still go deep in the draw. “This place brings out something special in me,” he said. “It’s where I feel most inspired.”
Djokovic also reflected on how his motivations have evolved. “I’m not chasing rankings anymore,” he explained. “It’s about playing my best tennis at the Slams and enjoying every moment I have left on court.”
As the tournament begins, fans around the world will be watching closely—not just to see if Djokovic can make history, but to savor what could be one of his final appearances on the sport’s most iconic stage.
Novak Djokovic in 2025
Ranked world no.6, Djokovic played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he surrendered to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-5 7-6(3) in the semifinal of the French Open (draw).
This season Novak achieved an overall 21-8 record. The Serbian clinched 1 title in Geneva. Novak got to the final in Miami.