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.

For three straight years Novak Djokovic, the Serbian star who owns the most Grand Slam titles in tennis history, has been denied a spot in Wimbledon's final.

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.