When Canadian player Carson Branstine met Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, she didn’t just encounter one of the greatest athletes of all time—she experienced someone who invests deeply in those rising through the ranks. His efforts to connect with younger players aren’t driven by obligation but by a genuine curiosity and care for their journeys.
Djokovic’s Career at a Crossroads
At this stage in his career, Djokovic could easily pull back and focus solely on his legacy and achievements. Instead, he chooses to engage meaningfully with up-and-coming talent, lending wisdom, warmth, and his time. For Branstine, this showed a rare humility and human side that goes beyond trophies and records.
Carson said:
“I love that he connects with a lot of the younger players, I think it’s an important thing for someone who’s at that point in their career,”
“I wish more players did it, honestly, especially on the women’s side, it doesn’t seem like there’s anyone quite so engaging, it was refreshing.”
A Refreshing Presence Among Champions
Branstine noted how rare it is to find such a figure in tennis, especially among women’s players. While many are admirable competitors, few take the time to engage with younger athletes in such a personal and supportive way. Her interaction with Djokovic felt like a breath of fresh air in a sport often marked by distance between generations.
A Call for Cultural Change
Her reflection subtly invites tennis to embrace a more nurturing culture. If more players—particularly on the women’s side—adopted Djokovic’s openness and generosity, the sport would become more inclusive and aspirational for young players trying to find their place. What Branstine described wasn’t just a positive moment—it was an example of how small gestures can ripple outward into something greater.
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Djokovic in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
28 – 11win/loss
6
High
1
38 year old
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At the moment ranked no.6, the Serbian achieved a composed 26-8 match record in 2025. The Serbian is currently playing in Wimbledon where he bested the world no.41 Alexandre Muller 6-1 6-7(7) 6-2 6-2, the world no.154 Daniel Evans 6-3 6-2 6-0, the world no.49 Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3 6-0 6-4, the world no.11 Alex De Minaur 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 and the world no.24 Flavio Cobolli 6-7(6) 6-2 7-5 6-4.
Novak Djokovic will face the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinal on Friday at 4:30 pm on Centre Court. Their current record is 5-4 for Sinner.
The Serbian has won 1 title in 2025 in Geneva. Djokovic was the runner-up in Miami (Miami Open).
Novak won 100 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 21 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carson Branstine in 2025
28 – 15win/loss
194
High
190
24 year old
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Ranked no.194, Branstine played her last match on the 1st of January 1970 when she was defeated by world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-1 7-5 in the 1st round in Wimbledon (draw).
At the moment, during this season Branstine has managed to achieve an overall 27-15 record. Branstine conquered 1 title in the W50 Santo Domingo. Branstine reached the final in the Cancun.
