Wimbledon 2026: ‘I’d like to return to Wimbledon at least once more,' Novak Djokovic

A disappointed Novak Djokovic after his semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner on Friday. Pic/AFP

Serbian World No. 7 Novak Djokovic insisted he has no plans to walk away from Wimbledon despite suffering a crushing 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 defeat to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals on Friday, saying that he hopes to return to the All England Club ‘at least one more time' as he continues his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.

As the 39-year-old left Centre Court to a standing ovation, speculation immediately followed as to whether the Serbian great had played his last match on grass. Asked whether he would be back next year, he declared: "I would like to, at least one more time.

Despite admitting it had been "a good old blowout" defeat, Djokovic insisted his desire to compete at the highest level had not diminished. "Of course, I'm disappointed. I wanted to win Wimbledon. That's the reason why I'm still pushing myself so hard," he said.

The Serb, whose last major title was the US Open last year, highlighted the positives from reaching the last four, and in particular his victory over third-ranked Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarter-finals.

"I'm proud of what I achieved in the tournament this year. I've proven to myself and others that I can still play at the highest level," Djokovic added.

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