Djokovic Eyes Wimbledon Return Amid Retirement Questions

Tennis icon Novak Djokovic is looking to extend his career, though his future remains uncertain. He’s aiming for more success at Wimbledon despite recent setbacks, with the possibility that this year’s tournament might be his last.

Djokovic’s Wimbledon Ambitions

Djokovic has been open about the possibility of retirement, yet he intends to play for several more years. He is aiming to maintain his fitness and enthusiasm for competing at the highest level, although he knows the future is unpredictable. Djokovic has won seven titles at the All England Club, second only to Roger Federer.

Recent Challenges and Motivation

Djokovic has shown signs of slowing down recently, having lost in the Wimbledon finals to Carlos Alcaraz in 2023 and 2024. He has also secured only one singles title in 2025, reaching the semi-finals of the Australian and French Opens. The Serb, currently seeded sixth, acknowledged the recent volatility in his game.

“Whether it could be my last dance, I’m not sure,”

—Novak Djokovic

Djokovic is eager to match Roger Federer at Wimbledon this summer.

Djokovic is determined to compete for titles, records, and tennis history, and finds motivation in the challenge. A recent study showed that a player’s performance can fluctuate greatly due to physical and mental health, with Djokovic himself experiencing fluctuating results over the last year and a half (Tennis Stats 2024).

Djokovic enters Wimbledon with his lowest seeding in seven years. He will begin his Wimbledon campaign against Alexandre Muller on Tuesday.