Djokovic: "I will need the best of me to beat Sinner"

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 9 Jul 2025 | 22.32

Djokovic: "I will need the best of me to beat Sinner". Photo: Getty

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Before the tournament began, many fans did not count on him, but Novak Djokovic has once again shown that he does not disappoint on the big stages, those tournaments that continue to be his greatest motivation. This time in four sets, the Serbian tennis player overcame Flavio Cobolli to see himself in the semifinals of Wimbledon 2025.

In his next match, Djokovic will face off once again against Jannik Sinner, who defeated him in the Roland Garros semis not too long ago. Novak discussed this and much more in a press conference, where he commented on his feelings about his quarterfinal match and how he sees himself facing the world number one.

Surprised by Flavio Cobolli

"I was surprised. I didn't expect him to serve so well. At some points in the match, he served so well that I couldn't even read it to attack. He has improved a lot in the last six months, since the last time I faced him in Shanghai. The results are showing his progress. He's in a Grand Slam quarterfinal for the first time in his career. I told him at the net to keep going. A bright future awaits him if he continues on this path."

Age and Tennis

"I wasn't really joking. It's a fact: I am much older than them. I also said on the court that it motivates me to see how far I can keep challenging them. I lost in straight sets to Jannik in the Roland Garros semifinals. I played a solid match, could have done better, but he was the better player in the crucial moments. I have another chance.

For me, this is what truly matters... Being in the latter stages of the Grand Slams and playing against the best player in the world at the moment. Alongside Alcaraz, they are the leaders of today's tennis, of men's tennis. I couldn't ask for a greater challenge. I look forward to it eagerly, I will do everything possible to prepare and perform at my best."

What do you expect from your match with Sinner?

"Honestly, I don't expect anything. Right now I'm just trying to focus on my recovery, on getting my body in shape for a very physical battle. I hope to reach the level and be able to potentially go five sets with him. I'll need my best in these moments to beat Jannik. That's all I'm thinking about right now, getting myself physically and mentally in the right state to be able to fight him as long as necessary."

Two matches away from his 25th Grand Slam and his fall

"It's a motivation. In a sense, for me to feel the importance of the moment, we don't even need to talk about it. Of course, I am aware that I am in a position to play the semifinals against the best player in the world. As for the fall, it was an ugly fall. It was very uncomfortable, that happens on grass. I've had a few throughout my career on this surface. The body doesn't react the same, the true impact or effect of what happened I will feel tomorrow. I hope it's not too serious and I can play at my best level and without pain in two days."

His Position in Tennis

"Sinner and Alcaraz are the dominant forces right now in tennis. If I want to take at least one more step, I have to beat the world number 1 and then play against Alcaraz in the final. Physically, I hope to be able to handle it. That concerns me more than the game. Regarding the game, I believe that, as I feel the ball when I am fit and prepared, I can face them and even beat them if I give my best."

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