Novak Djokovic delivered a gritty performance at Wimbledon 2025, overcoming a rocky start to defeat Alex De Minaur in four sets: 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. But it wasn’t just the comeback that had fans buzzing—it was the presence of Roger Federer in the Royal Box and Djokovic’s light-hearted reaction to finally winning a match under his watchful eye.
A Match Full of Drama and Determination
The match began with Djokovic looking uncharacteristically off-balance. De Minaur, the Australian 11th seed, came out swinging and broke Djokovic’s serve three times in the first set. The Serbian star struggled with his first-serve accuracy and was visibly frustrated by the swirling wind and De Minaur’s relentless slicing and speed.
But as he has done so many times before, Djokovic recalibrated. He clawed his way back into the match, finding his rhythm in the second set and gradually asserting control. The turning point came late in the third set when Djokovic executed a stunning forehand followed by a deft volley to break De Minaur’s serve. From there, he surged ahead, winning five straight games to close out the fourth set and secure his 101st Wimbledon victory.
Federer in the Royal Box and Djokovic’s Witty Nod
What made the win even more memorable was the presence of Federer, the eight-time Wimbledon champion, watching from the Royal Box. Djokovic, who has often spoken of his admiration for Federer, couldn’t resist a cheeky comment in his post-match interview: “It’s probably the first time he’s watching me and I’ve won the match. The last couple I lost, so it’s good to break the curse!”
He continued with genuine warmth, saying, “It’s great to have Roger here. He’s a huge champion and someone I admired and respected a lot. We shared the stage for many years, and it’s great to have him back at his most successful and favorite tournament”.
A Nod to Federer’s Brilliance
In a moment of humility and humor, Djokovic added, “I wish I had the skills of that man,” referring to Federer’s effortless style and grace on the court. It was a rare and candid glimpse into the mutual respect between two of the sport’s greatest rivals.
As Djokovic advances to the quarterfinals, his quest for an eighth Wimbledon title—and a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam—continues. But for many fans, the highlight of the day wasn’t just the win. It was the laughter, the nostalgia, and the camaraderie between two legends of the game.
Djokovic in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWWWWLWWW Currently the world no.6, the Serbian has managed to achieve a composed 25-8 record in 2025. Novak is currently having a run in Wimbledon where he managed to beat 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 come up against the world no.24 Flavio Cobolli in the quarter. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Djokovic.
The Serbian clinched 1 title in 2025 in Geneva. The Serbian 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
WLWWLWWWWL At the moment ranked no.11, De Minaur played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he lost to world no.6 Novak Djokovic 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the 4th round in Wimbledon (draw).
Currently, during this season Alex has achieved a compiled 30-13 win-loss record. Alex De Minaur’s most significant achievement of this season was getting to the final in Rotterdam.
Novak Djokovic and Alex De Minaur clashed against each other 4 times. Their record is 3-1 for Djokovic.
