Special words from the Serbian, before making his debut in London, when recalling the battle that Carlos and Jannik fought in Paris. “The level was incredible, I have to congratulate both of them.”
Novak Djokovic doesn’t have it easy in his quest for a new Grand Slam. The reason is nothing other than the extraordinary emergence of two generational giants, two flag bearers of a new way of understanding this sport who, to top it off, arrive at Wimbledon 2025 just weeks after having starred in a wonderful final at Roland Garros 2025. How can you not surrender to the level of tennis that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner showed?
The Serbian, despite being a competitor and direct rival of the Spanish and Italian, could do nothing but applaud and congratulate for the level shown. It is the first time that Novak talks about a final he sought eagerly and that, unable to be at Philippe Chatrier, has a curious backstory within the Djokovic family. He revealed it in a conversation with the tournament reported by Express, where he highlights the historical significance of the battle that Alcaraz and Sinner offered us.
“It was on a different surface, with a different style of play, but what they did in that final in Paris was amazing. Honestly, I was in my country. My wife wanted to watch the final, but I, to be honest, didn’t want to. During the first part of the match, we went out to eat. We came back home… and ended up watching it. An incredible, impressive match. I have to congratulate both: it was one of the most historic matches we have ever seen in this sport”.
Words that have a special meaning indeed because of who pronounces them. However, Nole wasted no time and sharpened his skills training, precisely, with the best: today he tested Center Court for the first time alongside Carlos Alcaraz, although he admitted it was thanks to the Murcian. “Carlos Alcaraz, as defending champion, has the right to debut on Center Court.
I was just his training partner, and I’m happy he chose me”, said Djokovic frankly, who, to conclude, chose an aspect of the game that has changed significantly since his first appearance back in 2005 at Wimbledon: “The Wimbledon balls are slower than they used to be. It truly becomes challenging to overcome players like Carlos Alcaraz when they come to the net”, noted Djokovic, who is already awaiting the draw to know his first opponent.
