Wimbledon 2026 results: Novak Djokovic ‘good but not good enough’ after semi-final defeat by Jannik Sinner

Djokovic said he hoped to return “at least one more time” – and finally, he is still beating players who, in theory, should have time and youth on their side.

From hitting the outfield with his son at this year’s championships to making fun of the ball girl in his second round match, he relaxed.

It seems that there has been a change in the way the public receives him.

For a while, Djokovic was cast as the villain – the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry engulfed fans. More emotional and more vocal, Djokovic sometimes received hostile receptions simply because he beat them.

He He fought to win over the people. In the stunning 2019 Wimbledon final victory by Federer and They felt disrespected by their outcry. In his match against Holger Run two years ago.

But this year he was the favorite of many in all matches. When the match against Auger-Aliassime was deep, they pulled for him. His nickname – “Nole! Nole!” – Whenever it is attacked by a sinner.

The winner was well supported as always. But he felt it was Djokovic who had the crowd’s heart.

“We’ve seen this guy for well over two decades, and how many times have we heard an entire crowd chant ‘Nole, Nole’?” Agassi said.

“Now he’s getting the respect he deserves. I love him. What these guys are doing now is because he can be anything.”

As he left the court, Djokovic put his hand over his heart and tapped it once before sending it out to all corners.

He knows the clock is ticking. Next year Wimbledon will be 40 years old. At 39 years and 234 days, Ken Rosewall is the oldest man to win Grand Slam singles titles in the Open era.

But Djokovic now wants to move on.

“I don’t have any pressure or anyone forcing me to play,” added Djokovic. “I do it because I really want to and I can still play like a top five player.”

“Let’s see what the future brings.”