Novak Djokovic plans to return for at least one more Wimbledon
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Novak Djokovic expressed his intention to compete at Wimbledon next year after his straight sets loss to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals. Djokovic lost 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to the defending champion and world No. 1. Despite the defeat, Djokovic maintains he can still perform at an elite level and aims to return when he will be in his 40s.
- •Djokovic lost to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals.
- •The score was 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 against Sinner.
- •Djokovic aims to play Wimbledon next year in his 40s.
- •He believes he can still compete at the highest level.
- 8:21 PMESPN — Djokovic hopes to play at least 1 more Wimbledon
- 7:11 PMThe Guardian Sport — Novak Djokovic plans on ‘at least one more’ Wimbledon after Sinner semi-final defeat
"Veteran will be in his 40s during next year’s tournament ‘I’m still able to compete at the highest level’ Novak Djokovic has vowed that he will return to Wimbledon next year, when he will be in his 40s, despite a painful straight sets defeat by Jannik Sinner. Djokovic looked second best in Friday’s semi-final as he succumbed 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to the world No 1. But afterwards he struck a defiant tone as insisted he had proven over the fortnight that he is still one of the best in the world. Continue reading...
"Just moments after his 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 loss to defending champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, Novak Djokovic said he hopes to return to the tournament next year.
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External links- ESPNJul 10, 2026, 8:21 PMDjokovic hopes to play at least 1 more Wimbledon
Just moments after his 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 loss to defending champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, Novak Djokovic said he hopes to return to the tournament next year.
- The Guardian SportJul 10, 2026, 7:11 PMNovak Djokovic plans on ‘at least one more’ Wimbledon after Sinner semi-final defeat
Veteran will be in his 40s during next year’s tournament ‘I’m still able to compete at the highest level’ Novak Djokovic has vowed that he will return to Wimbledon next year, when he will be in his 40s, despite a painful straight sets defeat by Jannik Sinner. Djokovic looked second best in Friday’s semi-final as he succumbed 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to the world No 1. But afterwards he struck a defiant tone as insisted he had proven over the fortnight that he is still one of the best in the world. Continue reading...
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