🏆 King of the Court: Djokovic Breaks Federer’s Record with 14th Wimbledon Semifinal Appearance
Novak Djokovic Reigns Supreme: Reaches Historic 14th Wimbledon Semifinal
Wimbledon 2025 is witnessing history in the making, as Novak Djokovic stormed into his record-breaking 14th Wimbledon semifinal, surpassing the legendary Roger Federer’s previous mark of 13. With a gritty 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 victory over Italy’s rising star Flavio Cobolli, Djokovic once again proved why he is one of the greatest players in tennis history.
Djokovic’s run at the All England Club continues to add to his legacy, as he now holds the most men’s semifinal appearances in Wimbledon history, along with an unmatched 52 Grand Slam semifinal appearances overall. This win also marks his 1,050th career tour-level victory.
🔥 Key Match Highlights – Centre Court Drama Unfolds
- Cobolli’s fight: The Italian 22nd seed took the first set in a tense tiebreak, showcasing impressive shot-making and fearless play.
- Djokovic’s comeback: The Serb responded with a dominant second set and broke Cobolli at crucial moments in the third and fourth.
- Slip scare: A tense moment came late in the fourth set when Djokovic slipped on the grass while serving for the match but quickly recovered to seal the victory.
- Royal attention: Queen Camilla watched from the Royal Box, alongside actor Hugh Grant, giving the contest a regal flair.
👑 Djokovic vs Federer – Record Broken
Most Wimbledon Men’s Singles Semifinals (All-Time):
- 14 – Novak Djokovic (2007–2025)
- 13 – Roger Federer
- 11 – Jimmy Connors
With this semifinal appearance, Djokovic also moves closer to two major milestones:
- 25th Grand Slam title, which would break his tie with Margaret Court.
- 8th Wimbledon title, which would equal Roger Federer’s record at the All England Club.
💥 What’s Next? Blockbuster Semifinal vs. Jannik Sinner
Awaiting Djokovic is World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who dispatched Ben Shelton in straight sets (7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4). Sinner leads their head-to-head 5-4, having won their last four meetings. However, Djokovic holds a 2-0 edge on grass, both wins coming at Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023.
Their semifinal showdown promises to be a thrilling clash of generations, with the experienced 38-year-old chasing history against the Italian phenom in top form.
🎾 Rising Star Alert: Flavio Cobolli’s Breakthrough
Despite the loss, Flavio Cobolli leaves Wimbledon with his head held high. This was his first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal and with ATP titles already under his belt in Bucharest and Hamburg this season, the 23-year-old is projected to enter the Top 20 in ATP rankings next week.
Djokovic himself praised Cobolli:
“He’s definitely one of the guys we’ll be seeing much more of in the future,” he said.
🌱 Age Is Just a Number
In his post-match interview, the 38-year-old Djokovic reflected on his age with humour and humility:
“Thank you for cheering for my age,” he smiled. “Competing with youngsters like Cobolli makes me feel young.”
🗓️ Upcoming Men’s Semifinals at Wimbledon 2025
- Novak Djokovic (6) vs Jannik Sinner (1)
- Carlos Alcaraz (3) vs Taylor Fritz (5)
With Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, and Taylor Fritz in the other semifinal, this year’s Wimbledon final is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying in recent memory.
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