Djokovic looked a step slow in Friday’s 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 defeat to Sinner after a painful fall in his quarterfinal win over Flavio Cobolli.

Novak Djokovic’s straight-set loss to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon 2025 semifinals has reignited the retirement conversation surrounding the 38-year-old Serb legend. While his performance was admirable - fighting hard despite visible signs of physical wear - it also marked the third consecutive time in 2025 he failed to reach a Grand Slam final after faltering in semis.

Jannik Sinner delivered a crushing defeat to an injured Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, paving the way for a repeat of the unforgettable French Open final against Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday. In doing so,