Novak Djokovic knows that his chances of winning the 25th Grand Slam title of his legendary career are very much linked to the progress of this season. The former world number 1 is about to turn 38 and is perfectly aware that it will be increasingly difficult to compete against opponents much younger than him in best-of-five set matches.

In recent seasons, the Serbian legend has certainly lost consistency and struggles to keep his motivation high for a prolonged time, but he is an extremely dangerous player in the events he cares about most.

The 37-year-old from Belgrade proved this both at the Paris Olympics in the summer of 2024 – in which he won the gold medal on the surface least suited to his game – and at the 2025 Australian Open, in which he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals despite an injury to his left thigh.

Henman on Djokovic’s current status

The 24-time Grand Slam champion – who had to retire during the semi-final against Sascha Zverev at Melbourne Park – will try to win Roland Garros in the spring, but it is clear to everyone that the Major tournament in which he has the best chance is Wimbledon.

Nole has also reached the final at the Championships in the last two editions, in which he was defeated by Carlitos Alcaraz.

In a long interview with ‘Sky Sports’, former world number 4 Tim Henman analyzed in detail Djokovic’s current status and his chances of lifting another Major title: “I think Wimbledon is the tournament where he has his best chance. He reached the final in London again in 2024 despite being very far from his best condition and I think he has a significant advantage on the grass over most of his rivals.”

The former British champion also reflected on the collaboration between Novak and Andy Murray that began in Australia: “I had advised Andy to take some time off after his retirement, but he acted differently.

I don’t think he expected Nole’s call, it was an unexpected event. It was too intriguing a proposal to refuse.

I’m sure Andy will give him valuable help.”