Novak Djokovic’s fans are concerned about his condition after an awkward fall during his quarterfinal match against Flavio Cobolli at Wimbledon. The incident has raised questions about his readiness for the highly anticipated semifinal clash with Jannik Sinner.
Djokovic’s “Nasty Fall” Raises Semifinal Doubts
During the final game of his four-set victory over Cobolli, Djokovic slipped near the baseline. He did the splits after being wrong-footed, which appeared to cause him pain. Although he finished the match, he admitted that the full extent of any damage around his hip and groin might not be known for 24 to 48 hours. Djokovic described it as a “nasty fall” and an “awkward” one, adding that such incidents happen on grass courts. He acknowledged that his body isn’t the same as before and that he would feel the true impact of the fall the next day.
Concerns About Physical Readiness
Djokovic admitted that his physical condition is now a greater concern than his game. He stated that he hopes the severity of the fall isn’t too bad and that he can play at his best without pain.
Practice Session Canceled
Adding to the uncertainty, Djokovic canceled his scheduled practice session on Thursday. The All England Club confirmed this. This decision further fueled speculation about the extent of his injury and his ability to compete at his peak against Sinner. He is instead focusing on recovery.
Sinner’s Perspective
Djokovic is set to face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon 2025 semifinal. Sinner has won their last four head-to-head matches. Sinner also had an injury scare, needing an elbow brace after a fall. Sinner sustained an elbow issue when he slipped on the baseline during his fourth-round match against Grigor Dimitrov. He was later spotted in an elbow brace and wore a protective sleeve on his right arm against Shelton. However, Sinner is confident that he will be fully ready to face Djokovic on Friday, having taken painkillers to get through his quarter-final tie. “The pain is getting better,” he told BBC Sport.
Djokovic’s Pursuit of History
Djokovic is aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title. A win at Wimbledon would also allow him to equal Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles and become the oldest-ever Grand Slam winner in the Open Era. He needs two more wins to get there.
Previous Injury
Earlier in the year, Djokovic suffered a muscle tear during his Australian Open quarterfinal win over Carlos Alcaraz.
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