Novak Djokovic Feels Ready for Wimbledon After French Open Setback

Djokovic's Confidence Boost Ahead of Wimbledon

On Saturday, Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic expressed that he is in a much stronger position for Wimbledon compared to his performance at the French Open. His affinity for grass courts and impressive history at Wimbledon have contributed to a surge in his confidence as he prepares for the tournament.

Since his defeat to rising star Joao Fonseca in a five-set match during the third round of the French Open, Djokovic has not participated in any competitive matches. The seven-time Wimbledon champion is now focused on securing his 25th Grand Slam title and aiming for an eighth victory at Wimbledon. His last Grand Slam win was at the US Open in 2023, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dominating the scene since then.

'Better Prepared' for Grass Court Season

Ahead of the tournament, Djokovic shared insights about his physical readiness, stating, "I believe my overall physical condition is better now than it was for Roland Garros. Playing on grass requires less physical exertion compared to clay, which is advantageous for me."

He added, "My history at Wimbledon gives me a significant confidence boost as I enter the tournament."

Reflections on Recovery and Recent Challenges

This marks Djokovic's first appearance on grass since his semifinal match at Wimbledon last year, where he was defeated by Jannik Sinner, the eventual champion. He remains optimistic about his chances for success.

Following a disappointing loss to Fonseca, Djokovic views Wimbledon as an opportunity for redemption. A shoulder injury had limited his participation in the 2026 season, allowing him only three tour-level matches since finishing as a runner-up at the Australian Open earlier this year.

Reflecting on his recent challenges, Djokovic remarked, "Roland Garros was physically taxing. The three matches I played were nearly four hours each. Although I didn't achieve the desired outcome, I fought hard against a much younger opponent."

He continued, "I aimed to peak at Wimbledon after recovering from my shoulder injury, which kept me off the Tour for several months. I anticipated that jumping straight into Roland Garros without any official matches would be a significant challenge, and that proved to be the case."

Djokovic is set to face China's Wu Yibing in their first-ever match against each other.