Wimbledon: The race for Grand Slam No. 25 is over for Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic's loss to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon marks the end of his realistic pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title. Analysts suggest that while he remains a top-tier player, the physical demands of a two-week tournament are becoming unsustainable at age 39.
Why it matters
Signals a potential shift in the landscape of professional tennis as one of the sport's greatest players faces the limitations of age.
Novak Djokovic departs centre court after losing to Italy's Jannik Sinner during their men's singles semifinal match at Wimbledon. (HENRY NICHOLLS via Getty Images) Dan Wolken Senior writer Fri, July 10, 2026 at 6:11 PM UTC · 5 min read The level of tennis Novak Djokovic continues to reach at every Grand Slam is a marvel. At age 39, he continues to show up, grind out incredible victories and put himself in position to do something nobody could have ever conceived when he reached his first Wimbledon semifinal in 2007.
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