"Another epic fortnight": Djokovic expresses gratitude after Wimbledon semi-final exit
London, July 11
Serbian legend Novak Djokovic expressed his gratitude to Wimbledon fans after another memorable campaign at the tournament as his run came to an end in the semi-finals against World No.1 Jannik Sinner.
He thanked supporters for their energy and praised Sinner for his outstanding performance, wishing him luck for the final while looking forward to returning to the iconic event.
"Wimbledon, I have no words. Another epic fortnight at SW19. Thank you for your support and your energy, I appreciate it. Respect to @janniksin on a masterful performance . Good luck for the final. See you soon," Djokovic wrote in an X post.
Djokovic remains level with Margaret Court on a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles and stays one Wimbledon crown behind Roger Federer, with seven titles at the All England Club.
The Serbian great will now turn his attention to the US Open later this summer in pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
Sinner delivered an emphatic performance to defeat Djokovic in straight sets on Friday and book his place in the Wimbledon men's singles finals for the second consecutive year.
The world No. 1 cruised to a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over the seven-time Wimbledon champion at the All England Club. Avenging his semi-final loss to Djokovic at the Australian Open earlier this year--their only previous meeting in 2026--Sinner produced a composed and commanding display to seal the win in two hours and 20 minutes.
Having defeated his great rival Carlos Alcaraz to earn his first Wimbledon title in 2025, Sinner will bid to complete a successful defence of his crown in Sunday's final against Alexander Zverev.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, Djokovic's post-match message is pure class. He's given us so many epic moments at Wimbledon over the years. Sinner was just too good, but Novak's 24 Slams will take some beating. Respect from Canada!
As a huge tennis fan from India, it's bittersweet to see Novak lose. But Sinner is the future of tennis—such a complete player. I just wish Djokovic could have won that 25th Grand Slam here. Still, what a tournament! 🎾
Djokovic's graciousness is unmatched. Sinner played a near-perfect match, but Novak's ability to come back from setbacks is legendary. Looking forward to seeing him in New York. 🇺🇸
A bit disappointing to see Novak go out in straight sets, but credit to Sinner—he was aggressive, focused, and fearless. Djokovic still has time to break records. Bring on the US Open! 😎
Djokovic is a true ambassador of the game. His respect for Sinner and the fans shows why he's admired worldwide. From Mumbai to London, we all love the 'Djoker'! 🃏 Hope he comes back stronger—the wait for that 25th Grand Slam continues...
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