<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/wimbledon-2026-novak-djokovic-defeats-arthur-rinderknech-to-secure-berth-in-last-16-23638143" rel="nofollow">Serbia's legend Novak Djokovic</a> is set to lock horns with Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime in the quarter-final of the Wimbledon 2026.
Speaking about Wimbledon, the Serbian said that he has always dreamt of winning the prestigious title. He also expressed happiness for winning the first title in 2011 and since then he has clinched seven titles in his career.
"A lot of my legacy is built on what I have achieved here at Wimbledon. I've said it many times, and I've always been open about it. This was the tournament I dreamed of winning as a child. I always wanted to do well here, always wanted to win <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/want-to-get-drunk-and-forget-loss-says-sabalenka-23638570" rel="nofollow">Wimbledon</a> and become world number one. I was blessed to experience that in 2011. And then, to go on and win the tournament seven times in total and play in so many finals, it has been an incredible journey," he said on JioStar.
Further, the 39-year-old tennis star said that he has been displaying his best tennis on the Centre Court and is hopeful of advancing to the next round of the marquee event.
"For some reason, I have always managed to bring out the best <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/i-was-tired-so-happy-to-win-in-three-sets-cobolli-23638569" rel="nofollow">tennis</a> of my life on this grass surface, especially on Centre Court. The energy, the history, the atmosphere, it all brings something extra out of me. I don't take these opportunities for granted. To still be able to write my own history and the history of the sport, to still be performing at this level and be in another quarter-final, it means a lot. Hopefully, I can go at least a few more steps further this year," added Djokovic.
<h2>Novak Djokovic heaps praise on India's cricket star Virat Kohli</h2>
The tennis legend gave a special mention to the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/womens-t20-world-cup-2026-virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-ravi-shastri-cheer-for-women-in-blue-23637320" rel="nofollow">Indian cricket team's superstar Virat Kohli</a> by saying that he would love the Delhi-born cricketer to be his host during a potential visit to India.
"I would love to play some cricket and tennis with Virat Kohli. I am planning to visit India in the near future and we have been communicating about it. I know Virat is a global star, but especially in India, he is incredible. I would love for him to be my host and show me around," he said.
The Belgrade-born tennis player then said that he has been learning about cricket from the British people on his team.
"I have a lot of respect for him and for Indian <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ajinkya-rahane-questions-sanju-samsons-omission-from-indias-zimbabwe-t20i-squad-23638662" rel="nofollow">cricket</a>. Cricket is not big in Serbia, where I come from. But some of the people in my team are British, and they love cricket. So I have been learning about the game over the last 10 to 15 years. I still need to work on my cricketing skills. Maybe Virat can help me with my technique and bat swing. But seriously, I have great respect and admiration for him. I would love to get the chance to meet him in his home country India," he signed off.

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