Novak Djokovic discusses physical struggles before Wimbledon loss to Jannik Sinner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Novak Djokovic revealed his challenges leading up to his Wimbledon semifinal loss against Jannik Sinner, where he was dominated in straight sets. Djokovic noted that after a grueling five-set match in the quarterfinals, he struggled to recover and felt physically unprepared, impacting his performance against Sinner. He acknowledged that the demands of competing at a high level for over 20 years have affected his body, making recovery more difficult. Despite his recent struggles, Djokovic is focused on adjusting to maintain competitiveness in future tournaments.
- •Djokovic lost to Sinner in straight sets at Wimbledon.
- •He attributed the loss to physical fatigue from previous matches.
- •His Wimbledon quarterfinal match lasted over five hours, the longest in history.
- •Djokovic noted the increasing difficulty of early rounds against lower-ranked players.
- •He aims to improve physical readiness for future competitions.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic Reveals What Really Happened Before His Wimbledon Loss to Jannik Sinner
"The much-hyped Wimbledon clash between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner did not live up to its billing, as the Italian completely dominated the Serb in a straight-sets win. However, the Serb looked slow and not sharp enough to match the top seed shot-for-shot.
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