Novak Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, is back at the All England Club in 2025 aiming for his unprecedented eighth men’s singles title, which would tie Roger Federer’s Open Era record of eight Wimbledon championships.
Current Form & Tournament Progress
- First Round: Defeated Alexandre Muller in four sets despite a stomach bug.
- Second Round: Dominated Dan Evans in straight sets.
- Third Round: Earned his 100th Wimbledon match win against Miomir Kecmanović (6–3, 6–0, 6–4).
- Defeating 11th seed Alex de Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4
Record-Breaking Milestones
- 100 match wins at Wimbledon joins Federer and Navratilova.
- Aiming for 25th Grand Slam title would become the most successful singles major winner in history.
Why Djokovic Can equal the Record
Despite being 38, Djokovic’s Wimbledon run proves he still has what it takes:
- Grass-court excellence: With 7 titles and a 100–11 win-loss record, grass is Djokovic’s most dominant surface after hard courts.
- Unmatched experience: He has reached the Wimbledon final in 5 of the last 6 editions.
- Mental toughness: Djokovic thrives under pressure his comeback wins and tiebreak dominance are unmatched in modern tennis.
- Weakened competition: Rafael Nadal is not competing, Federer is retired, and while Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are strong, Djokovic has a proven record against both.
- Motivation: Matching Federer at Wimbledon and surpassing Serena/Margaret Court in total Slams gives Djokovic plenty of fuel this season.
Chasing the All-Time Major Record
- Currently holds 24 Grand Slam titles
- One more title would make him the first player man or woman to win 25 major singles titles
Challenges & Context
- Age: At 38, Djokovic is the oldest top-5 seed left in the draw.
- Health: Slight illness in the first round raised questions, but he’s bounced back strongly.
- Rising stars: Alcaraz, Sinner, and de Minaur are dangerous but Djokovic’s grass-court IQ gives him the edge.
Next Match & Outlook
- Will face F.Cobolli
- In Wimbledon quarterfinal, keeping his record chase alive
Bottom Line
Novak Djokovic is not just chasing Roger Federer’s Wimbledon record he’s proving he can own it. With strong form, experience, and ironclad mental resilience, Djokovic has the tools to go beyond Federer’s 8 titles and cement himself as the greatest grass-court player of all time.
Written by RITESH SINGH
