Novak Djokovic Reaches Record 14th Semi-Final At Wimbledon 2025

Novak Djokovic has done it again. The Serbian legend has reached his record 14th Wimbledon semi-final, breaking Roger Federer’s previous record and showing the world, once more, why he’s considered one of the greatest to ever play the game. At 38, Djokovic is not just competing, he’s making history, and he’s making it look like business as usual.

A Battle Worthy of Centre Court

Novak Djokovic’s quarter-final against Italy’s Flavio Cobolli was anything but straightforward. The 23-year-old Cobolli, playing in his first Grand Slam quarter-final, came out swinging. He pushed Djokovic hard, taking the first set in a tense tiebreak 7-6 (8-6). The Italian’s drop shots and heavy groundstrokes had the Centre Court crowd buzzing, and for a moment, it looked like a major upset could be on the cards.

But Djokovic is Djokovic. He responded in classic style, breaking Cobolli twice in the second set to level the match. The third set was a nail-biter, with both players trading breaks, but Novak Djokovic pounced late to take it 7-5. In the fourth, Cobolli kept fighting, but a crucial missed volley at the net gave Djokovic the edge he needed. Even a scary slip while serving for the match couldn’t stop him; he got up, shook it off, and finished the job 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 after three hours and eleven minutes.

Novak Djokovic Setting New Records

This win is more than just another semi-final for Novak Djokovic. By reaching his 14th Wimbledon semi, he’s now the sole record-holder for most men’s singles semi-final appearances at the All England Club, moving past Federer’s 13. And that’s not all, he’s now tied Chris Evert for the most Grand Slam semi-final appearances in the Open Era with 52.

Novak Djokovic himself seemed to feel the significance. After the match, he said,

“It means the world to me that I’m still able at 38 to play the final stages of Wimbledon. Thank you for cheering for my age. I really appreciate it. It’s beautiful. Makes me feel very young.”

Even Queen Camilla was in the Royal Box, cheering him on, and British actor Hugh Grant was spotted enjoying the action, proof that when Djokovic plays, it’s not just a tennis match, it’s an event.

Eyes on the Prize

With this win, Novak Djokovic keeps his dream alive for a historic 25th Grand Slam title, which would break his tie with Margaret Court for the most major singles titles in history. He’s also within reach of Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles, another milestone that’s suddenly looking possible.

But it won’t be easy. Up next is world number one Jannik Sinner, who has beaten Djokovic in their last four meetings, including the French Open semi-final just last month. Sinner is in top form, and their showdown promises to be a blockbuster. Novak Djokovic knows it, too, saying,

“I had a nasty slip, but that’s what happens when you play on the grass. I’m going to visit this subject now with my physio, and hopefully I’ll be well in two days.”

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