Djokovic, who lost, says he wants to play at Wimbledon “at least one more time”
Novak Djokovic lost at Wimbledon on Friday, but he didn’t give up. Jannik Sinner beat the Serb easily in the semi-finals, ending his chances of winning a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title.
Many people in Center Court may have wondered if the 39-year-old Djokovic would ever come back as he walked off to a giant cheer in the stands after losing 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.
Even though Djokovic said it was “a good old blowout” after the match, he didn’t sound like he was ready to end his illustrious career.
“I would like to play at least one more time.” When asked if he would keep playing the next generation as a 40-year-old at the 150th Wimbledon next year, a calm Djokovic told reporters, “Let’s see.”
It’s crazy to think that Djokovic almost made it to his 39th Grand Slam singles final, but the truth is that very few players can beat him.
Sinner, the world’s number one player, lost to Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open this year. On Tuesday, he beat Felix Auger-Aliassime, the third seed from Canada, in the longest match of the tournament.
“Well, of course I’m upset. I really wanted to win Wimbledon. “That’s why I’m still pushing myself so hard,” Djokovic said. “I’m proud of what I did three nights ago.” The U.S. Open was his 24th Grand Slam win. He is the third or fourth best player in the world. I proved to myself and others that I could still play at the highest level, and I did. “I made it to the Wimbledon final four. “It’s okay to lose in straight sets to the best player in the world. Things are the way they are. There was a positive attitude on the court, a fighting spirit, and a lot of dedication during the competition.
“I mean, it’s still there.”
Djokovic will now get back together and prepare for the U.S. Open, which is the last Grand Slam of the year. Since I wasn’t at the right level today, a little bitter taste remains. “But we move on to the next page,” he said. “I’m not under any pressure to play, and no one is making me. “I still can, and I want to do it. I can still play like a top-10 or top-5 player.
“Let’s see what the future brings.”
