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The last few days have been a whirlwind for Novak Djokovic both on and off Centre Court. At 38, the seven-time Wimbledon champion made headlines for fighting through a physically demanding quarterfinal against Flavio Cobolli, where he suffered a dramatic fall late in the fourth set but dug deep to seal the match. That gritty performance set up a much-anticipated semifinal showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner. Going into the match there was a buzz about Djokovic’s fitness, with doubts lingering after he canceled his Thursday practice following the Cobolli incident. As reported by Olympics.com and various outlets, Djokovic acknowledged he was relishing the chance to face Sinner, whom he dubbed one of the current “leaders of men’s tennis” alongside Alcaraz.
Friday’s semifinal, however, did not play out in Djokovic’s favor. Physical limitations were evident. He required treatment for his upper left leg during the match, and despite a brief rally in the third set, Sinner ultimately dominated, winning 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 and progressing to his first Wimbledon final, where he’ll face Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic, candid as always, told the Associated Press and others that his movement just wasn’t where he wanted it to be and admitted the “wear and tear” is hitting him more than ever, reflecting on how hard it is to manage the physical demands at this stage of his career. On court and in his press conference, he made it clear this was not the end at Wimbledon—he intends to compete here at least once more and emphatically stated, “I’m not planning to finish my Wimbledon career today.”
Off the court, Djokovic became a social media sensation again thanks to a cross-sport camaraderie moment with Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli. Kohli and his actress wife, Anushka Sharma, watched Djokovic’s fourth-round match from the stands, and an Instagram shout-out from Kohli prompted a grateful reply from Novak that electrified both tennis and cricket fandoms. Djokovic later confirmed to reporters that he and Kohli had been texting for years, but this Wimbledon marked their first in-person exchange since 2015, a feel-good story widely picked up by both sports and entertainment media.
Adding a lighter touch amid the pressure, Djokovic shared a humorous anecdote about his son Stefan’s fangirl tendencies, once again endearing himself to fans on Instagram. As for business moves, while nothing major has broken in the past few days, Djokovic’s visibility and off-court interactions continue to keep his brand firmly in the spotlight.
The headlines capture a champion confronting the realities of age and injury but refusing to say goodbye, a sporting icon forging connections beyond tennis, and a family man with stories to share. This chapter might have included a tough loss, but it only adds to the depth and intrigue of Djokovic’s remarkable story.
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