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Novak Djokovic says he wants to return to Wimbledon “at least one more time” and feels no pressure to continue his tennis career.
Djokovic has been trying to win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title for the past two years – the most of any man or woman – and his latest attempt ended on Friday when he In the semi-finals, Janic was defeated by Ciner in straight sets.
The 39-year-old beat Ciner in the last four of the Australian Open earlier this year but lost in the final to Carlos Alcaraz.
“I want to come back (to Wimbledon) at least one more time. Let’s see,” Djokovic said.
With one final and one semifinal so far this year, Djokovic has reached four major semifinals in 2025 ahead of next month’s US Open, watch live Sky Sports.
However, this year’s Wimbledon was seen by many as his best chance to win another Grand Slam before his career ends.
Djokovic has been focusing only on Grand Slams in recent years (PA).
“I guess for 99 percent of players, that would be a very good (set) Grand Slam result,” Djokovic said.
“For me, it’s good but not good enough, because I’m blessed and cursed that I’m used to the highest level in terms of results and achievements.
“In a way, I’m also working with myself in a way that I’m saying to myself, look, it’s amazing that you’re still able, as people around me are telling me, to be able to play at such a high level and to be able to push young people to the limits of Grand Slam titles, which is true. But at the same time, I always expect the highest of myself.”
Djokovic was easily defeated by Janic Ciner in their semi-final (PA)
Djokovic: Let’s see what the future brings
Djokovic had a tough Wimbledon draw over the past fortnight with wins over Stefanos Tsitsipas, Arthur Rinderknecht, Roman Safiulin and a five-set thriller over Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach the semi-finals.
He admits that the “internal battle” of changing goals and expectations will play a role in what he decides to do with his career.
“I’m proud of what I achieved three nights ago. Felix is the number, what, three, fourth player in the world. I proved to myself and others that I can still play at the highest level, and I did,” said Djokovic.
“Losing in straight sets against the best player in the world, OK. That’s what it is. That’s the reality. You have to accept it. But the tournament was positive in terms of the attitude on the court, the fighting spirit, the dedication. I mean, it still is.”
Djokovic had a memorable quarterfinal win over Felix Auger-Aliassim (AP Photo/Maja Smijkowska)
He added: “Of course, I still enjoy the thrill of competition. Maybe I don’t enjoy all the tough weeks leading up to big tournaments, putting myself through a lot of trouble time and time again, mostly physically.
“I am glad that this tournament, the body has held up quite well. It has always been something in almost every tournament in the last two years.
“That’s the point. I feel like when I’m healthy, I can still play as a top-five player, still compete at the highest level. I love it. I love this life. I mean, tennis has given me everything in my life and allowed me to be who I am.
“At the same time, you know, of course there’s always a question of how far you want to go, what you want to play, how you want to play, etc.
“I’m going through that process, but I try to take it, in a sense, one day at a time, see how I really feel. I don’t have any pressure or anybody forcing me to play. I do it because I really want to and I still can. I can still play as a top 10, top five player. Let’s see what the future brings.”
