Novak Djokovic Shares Retirement Dreams After Wimbledon Victory
Djokovic Advances at Wimbledon 2025
Serbian tennis sensation Novak Djokovic, currently ranked World No. 6, expressed his aspirations for life after tennis following his impressive second-round win against Dan Evans from the UK at Wimbledon 2025 on July 3.
Djokovic secured his spot in the third round of his 20th Wimbledon appearance with a decisive straight-sets victory, finishing 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 in just 1 hour and 47 minutes. His performance at Centre Court showcased his exceptional skills as he effortlessly outplayed the local favorite.
This match marked a significant improvement from his first-round encounter against Alexandre Muller, where he had to battle through four sets to secure the win.
Djokovic's Vision for Retirement
In a post-match interview, Djokovic was asked about reflecting on his remarkable career, which began at the age of 16 in 2003. He humorously shared his vision of retirement, imagining relaxing on a beach with his long-time rivals, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
"I haven't fully reflected on my journey yet, but I believe that will come when I finally put down my racket and enjoy some margaritas on the beach with Federer and Nadal, reminiscing about our rivalry," Djokovic remarked.
"Sip margarita on the beach with Federer and Nadal and just reflect on our rivalry" @rafaelnadal, @rogerfederer are you down? #Wimbledon
The Legacy of the Big 3
Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal have been the dominant forces in men's tennis for two decades, often referred to as the golden era of the sport. Their intense rivalries and mutual respect have pushed each other to extraordinary achievements.
Together, they have amassed a staggering 66 Grand Slam titles, solidifying their status as the greatest trio in tennis history. Currently, Djokovic is the only active player among the Big 3, as Federer and Nadal retired in 2022 and 2024, respectively.
Chasing Records at Wimbledon
With his recent victory over Dan Evans, Djokovic notched his 99th match win at Wimbledon, just one win shy of reaching the 100-match milestone at the All England Club. Achieving this feat would make him only the second player, after Federer, to reach 100 match wins at a grass-court Grand Slam.
Additionally, Djokovic could become the second player to achieve 100 match wins at two different Grand Slam tournaments, having already completed his 100th match victory at the French Open this year.
Federer holds the record for 100 match wins at both Wimbledon and the Australian Open, being the first to reach this historic achievement.
Looking ahead, Djokovic aims for his record 25th Grand Slam title and an eighth Wimbledon victory as he prepares to face compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic in the third round, who advanced by defeating Jesper De Jong from the Netherlands.