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Novak Djokovic says retirement is closer than ever but he still believes he can compete at the highest level; he has dramatically reduced his schedule to focus on major events, remains sixth in the ATP Race to Turin, and hints at retiring around the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics while continuing to enjoy playing.
Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev in four sets (6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4) to win Wimbledon, giving him five Grand Slams and setting up a potential Wimbledon–US Open double—the last player to pull it off was Novak Djokovic in 2018—as he heads into the North American hard-court swing, with Djokovic, Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz’s uncertain status shaping the rest of the season.
Wimbledon 2026 delivered drama, celebrations and style as Arthur Fery’s wildcard run to the quarterfinals sparked British optimism, Linda Noskova’s remarkable comeback to win the women’s title, Djokovic’s five-set masterclass against Felix Auger-Aliassime, Naomi Osaka’s kimono walkout fashion moment, and a fortnight that also included Serena Williams’s injury-disrupted doubles return and a host of emotional celebrations.
Jon Wertheim’s Wimbledon 2026 wrap collects 50 quick takes—from Jannik Sinner defending his crown and Linda Nosková’s breakout to Djokovic’s veteran arc and a wave of rising players—while exploring doubles’ fragility, prize-money debates, sustainability concerns, injuries, and the sport’s broader evolution ahead of the U.S. Open.
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semifinals to reach the final, where he will face Alexander Zverev, who arrives with confidence from the French Open and strong grass-court form.
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Centre Court to reach his second consecutive Wimbledon final, where he will face Alexander Zverev after Djokovic’s bid faded mid-match. Sinner’s immaculate serving and shotmaking carried him, including winning 88% of his first-serve points to Djokovic’s 75% and a 61% win on his second serve versus Djokovic’s 34%. With Carlos Alcaraz injured, the final shapes up as Sinner against a resurging Zverev.
Felix Auger-Aliassime forced a fifth-set decider against Djokovic at Wimbledon—the first time anyone has done so against Djokovic at Wimbledon and Nadal at Roland Garros—before losing in a 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6, 6-7 (4-10) match. The defeat ends his Wimbledon run and keeps his Grand Slam title pursuit alive, with the US Open on the horizon.
Novak Djokovic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a Wimbledon quarter-final that lasted 5h15m, the longest in the tournament’s history, to reach the semi-finals for a 15th time. The victory gave Djokovic the Open Era record with 50 five-set matches at majors, surpassing Stan Wawrinka’s 49, and sets up a semi-final against Jannik Sinner.
Novak Djokovic faces a stiff test from qualifier Roman Safiullin in Wimbledon 2026’s fourth round, with Safiullin taking an early lead and Djokovic needing to regroup as live updates relay a heated, precision-heavy battle on Centre Court.
Novak Djokovic urged fans and critics to cool it on judging Serena Williams as she returns to Wimbledon after nearly four years, noting she’s 44 with two children and isn’t yet at peak form after a long layoff. Williams lost in the first round to Maya Joint but showed competitive play, and Djokovic praised her greatness and expressed hope she continues competing, potentially in doubles with Venus and perhaps at the U.S. Open.
Novak Djokovic described Serena Williams’ Wimbledon return as inspirational and epic as she readies for her first singles at SW19 in four years, having accepted wild cards for doubles with Venus and for singles against Maya Joint.
Serena Williams is making a Wimbledon comeback, set to play her first singles match in four years on Tuesday against Maya Joint and to team with Venus Williams in doubles, while Novak Djokovic opens his campaign against Wu Yibing and says Williams’ return is inspirational and epic as she chases more history on grass.
19-year-old Joao Fonseca rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat Novak Djokovic in five sets at Roland Garros, sending Djokovic packing and ensuring a maiden French Open men’s champion this year as the tournament's top names falter.
Novak Djokovic holds a 2-0 lead over Joao Fonseca in the French Open third round, with the day’s shock Sinner withdrawal widening Djokovic’s path toward a 25th Grand Slam and Nadal’s all-time slam record, while Fonseca fights to stay in the match.
Sinner's upset and Carlos Alcaraz's injury absence shift the Roland Garros odds, with Alexander Zverev now the favorite at +190 per FanDuel, followed by Djokovic (+400), Casper Ruud (+900), Rafael Jódar (+1000), and Francisco Cerúndolo (+1500).