Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer after win – a look at the record set | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic advanced to his record-breaking 14th Wimbledon semi-final after defeating Italian Flavio Cobolli in four sets on Wednesday. The 38-year-old Serbian champion, playing in front of Queen Camilla, won 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4, keeping alive his quest for a historic 25th Grand Slam title.The seven-time Wimbledon winner showed his experience against the 23-year-old Cobolli. Despite losing the first set, Djokovic’s skill and court craft proved too much for the young Italian 22nd seed.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!After the match, Djokovic shared his joy about still competing at the highest level. “It means the world to me that I’m still able at 38 to play the final stages of Wimbledon,” he said. “Thank you for cheering for my age. I really appreciate it. It’s beautiful. Makes me feel very young.”The match had a scary moment when Djokovic slipped while serving for the win. However, he quickly dismissed injury concerns. “I had a nasty slip, but that’s what happens when you play on the grass,” he explained. “I’m going to visit this subject now with my physio and hopefully I’ll be well in two days.”
Djokovic sets milestones with winThis victory marks several milestones for Djokovic. He now holds the record for most Wimbledon men’s singles semi-final appearances, surpassing Roger Federer‘s 13. He has also reached his 52nd Grand Slam semi-final, extending his own record in men’s tennis.Djokovic will face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals. A win would put him just one match away from breaking Margaret Court’s all-time record of Grand Slam singles titles.
