'Wimbledon Could Be The Best Chance': Aging Djokovic Eyeing Historic 25th Career Slam

Last Updated:June 30, 2025, 15:39 IST

Novak Djokovic, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam at Wimbledon, seeks to match Roger Federer's record of eight titles as well.

Novak Djokovic practicing at Wimbledon (AP)

So close yet so far. The end seems to be nearing for the legendary Novak Djokovic, and the Serb realises the same, as he remains in hot pursuit of his 25th career Grand Slam title — a feat achieved by none before.

But, the World No. 6 realises that his window is dwindling, and there’s never a time better than the present — at Wimbledon — to seal the deal and etch history.

24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic is on a quest for his record-breaking 25th major title at Wimbledon, where he has already triumphed seven times, most recently in 2022.

Only Swiss legend Roger Federer has more men’s singles titles at SW19, with eight, and Djokovic aims to match his long-term rival’s record.

However, he hasn’t added a Grand Slam title since the 2023 U.S. Open, with young guns Alcaraz and Sinner claiming three each since.

Wimbledon may now offer Djokovic his best shot at ending their reign and becoming the oldest Grand Slam champion in the professional era.

“I would probably agree that Wimbledon could be the best chance because of the results I had, because of how I feel, how I play in Wimbledon, just getting that extra push mentally and motivation to perform at the highest level," he said.

“I’ll try to have a very good tournament and go as far as I can."

Asked if he now feels more hunter than hunted, Djokovic said his ambitions remain unchanged.

“In a sense, you’re always hunting because you’re always going for the titles, and in my privileged position, the records and more history," he told reporters.

“I do feel that I’m always in that position of going for something with the attitude of trying to win rather than trying to defend."

Djokovic begins his campaign Tuesday against Frenchman Alexandre Muller, needing three more wins to become just the second man to hit 100 Wimbledon match victories.

Siddarth Sriram

After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term...Read More

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