Novak Djokovic plans to return to Wimbledon next year

12 Jul 2025 • 2:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Novak Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, was defeated by Jannik Sinner in the semi-final.
  • Djokovic's performance was significantly hampered by a thigh injury sustained during his quarter-final match.
  • Despite pre-tournament speculation, Djokovic expressed his strong desire to return to Wimbledon next year, stating he is not planning to end his career there.
  • He admitted that age and the wear and tear on his body are making best-of-five set matches increasingly challenging, particularly in the latter stages of Grand Slams.
  • Jannik Sinner will now face Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final, with Djokovic giving Alcaraz a "slight advantage".

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