Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Novak Djokovic plans to return to Wimbledon next year

Novak Djokovic says he will 'keep going' after US Open win
  • Novak Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, was defeated by Jannik Sinner in the semi-final.
  • Djokovic's performance was significantly hampered by a thigh injury sustained during his quarter-final match.
  • Despite pre-tournament speculation, Djokovic expressed his strong desire to return to Wimbledon next year, stating he is not planning to end his career there.
  • He admitted that age and the wear and tear on his body are making best-of-five set matches increasingly challenging, particularly in the latter stages of Grand Slams.
  • Jannik Sinner will now face Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final, with Djokovic giving Alcaraz a "slight advantage".
In full

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in