Novak Djokovic retirement update: Serb goes cryptic after getting questioned at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic gave a cryptic update about Wimbledon 2025 possibly being his final time at the coveted grass Major. The Serb is seeded sixth at the event and will kick off his campaign against Alexandre Muller as he looks to get his hands on an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title.

Djokovic is one of the most decorated players in the tournament's history, having lifted the gentlemen's singles trophy seven times and reaching the final 10 times. He also has the longest win streak on the Center Court at 45, a record that was ended by Carlos Alcaraz in their blockbuster 2023 final.

The 38-year-old hasn't been at his best since last season; however, he did manage to make it to the final of Wimbledon, where he was yet again defeated by Alcaraz. Following his French Open exit to Jannik Sinner in the semifinal this year, an emotional Serb admitted that it could've possibly been his final time at the Paris Major.

During a recent press conference ahead of Wimbledon, he was questioned if he could be entering his final campaign at SW19, to which Djokovic responded:

"I'm not sure. My wish is to play for several more years [...] but you never know at this stage."

The Serb is currently the third favorite to win Wimbledon this year behind two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, according to odds.

During his French Open press conference, the former World No. 1 had also revealed what tournaments he was prioritizing.

"At the moment I will try to stick with the plan I had" - Novak Djokovic opens up about the two tournaments he is prioritizing

Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2025 - Source: Getty

After hinting at the possibility that the 2025 French Open was his last dance in Paris, Novak Djokovic also touched upon the tournaments he is prioritizing at the moment, Wimbledon and the US Open.

“At the moment I will try to stick with the plan I had. Which is play the grand slams. Those tournaments are the priorities of my calendar. Wimbledon and US Open, yes they’re in my plans. That’s all I can say right now. I wanna play Wimbledon and US Open for sure. The rest, I’m not so sure.”

The Serb is on the hunt to win an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, which will make him the most decorated player in singles' tennis history, moving him ahead of Margaret Court, who also has 24 titles.