Novak Djokovic advanced to his 14th Wimbledon semi-final after a hard-fought victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli. The match, played on Centre Court, saw the Serbian legend drop the first set in a tense tie-break before rallying to win 6-7, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4. Cobolli, competing in his first Grand Slam quarter-final, pushed Djokovic with aggressive baseline play and a powerful serve, but the seven-time champion responded with trademark precision and resilience.
A dramatic slip in the final game
The most dramatic moment came late in the fourth set, when Djokovic slipped behind the baseline while chasing a shot. He lay face-down on the grass as the crowd held its breath and both Cobolli and the umpire rushed to check on him. After a brief pause, Djokovic rose to his feet and closed out the match with a deft volley, earning a standing ovation from the crowd.
Djokovic shares his thoughts on the fall
Speaking after the match, Djokovic acknowledged the fall and its timing. “It was a nasty slip and that’s what happens when you play on the grass,” he said. “It came at an awkward moment, but I managed to close it out.” He added that he would consult with his physio and monitor the impact over the next 48 hours, hoping to be pain-free for his semi-final clash.
Eyes on the semi-final against Jannik Sinner
Djokovic’s next opponent is world number one Jannik Sinner, who has beaten him in their last four meetings. Despite the age gap and recent setbacks, Djokovic remains confident in his preparation and experience. The upcoming match promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the sport’s most formidable competitors.
A milestone moment in a storied career
With this win, Djokovic notched his 102nd victory at Wimbledon, the most he has achieved at any ATP-level event. At 38, he continues to defy expectations and remains a dominant force on grass. His journey through the tournament has captivated fans, and all eyes will be on Centre Court as he seeks another final appearance.
Djokovic in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.6, the Serbian has achieved a composed 26-8 win-loss record in 2025. Djokovic is participating in Wimbledon where he defeated 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, the world no.11 Alex De Minaur 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 and the world no.24 Flavio Cobolli 6-7(6) 6-2 7-5 6-4.Novak Djokovic will come up against the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinal. Their current record is 5-4 for Sinner.
Djokovic has won 1 title in 2025 in Geneva. The Serbian was the finalist in Miami (Miami Open).
The Serbian 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)
Flavio Cobolli in 2025
Now ranked no.24 (career-high), Flavio played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he lost to world no.6 Novak Djokovic 6-7(6) 6-2 7-5 6-4 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
Presently, during this year Flavio has an overall 24-18 win-loss record. Cobolli has won 2 titles in 2025 in Bucharest and Hamburg.
Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli squared off only on 2 occasions. Their head to head is 2-0 for Djokovic.