Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from his scheduled practice session at Wimbledon following a troubling fall during his quarterfinal victory over Flavio Cobolli. The incident occurred on Djokovic’s second match point, when he slipped awkwardly while attempting a return, landing heavily on the grass. Despite the scare, he managed to win the next two points and secure a place in the semifinals.

Concerns ahead of semifinal clash with Sinner

The 38-year-old Serbian star is set to face world number one Jannik Sinner in the semifinals. However, his decision to cancel Thursday’s training session at Aorangi Park has raised concerns about his physical condition. Djokovic admitted after the match that he felt discomfort and would only understand the full extent of the injury in the following 24 to 48 hours.

“I’m hoping the next 24, 48 hours that the severity of what happened is not too bad, that I’ll be able to play at my best and free of pain,” Djokovic said during his post-match press conference.

A familiar challenge on grass

Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, is no stranger to the unpredictable nature of grass courts. He acknowledged that slipping is part of the game, especially during humid conditions that make the surface more treacherous. Still, the timing of the fall—right at the end of a hard-fought match—adds an element of uncertainty to his preparation.

Both semifinalists managing injuries

Interestingly, Sinner also canceled his own practice session earlier in the week after sustaining a minor elbow injury during his fourth-round match. He went on to defeat Ben Shelton in straight sets, suggesting that rest and recovery can be a strategic choice rather than a sign of serious trouble.

As both players manage their physical conditions, anticipation builds for what promises to be a high-stakes semifinal. Djokovic is chasing his eighth Wimbledon title, while Sinner is aiming to reach his first final at the All England Club. The outcome may hinge not just on skill, but on who recovers best in time for Friday’s showdown.

Sinner in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025

Now the world no.1, Sinner owns a compiled 24-3 win-loss record in 2025. Jannik is now having a run in Wimbledon where he beat the world no.95 Luca Nardi 6-4 6-3 6-0, the world no.93 Aleksandar Vukic 6-1 6-1 6-3, the world no.52 Pedro Martinez Portero 6-1 6-3 6-1, the world no.21 Grigor Dimitrov 3-6 5-7 2-2 ret. and the world no.10 Ben Shelton 7-6(2) 6-4 6-4.

Jannik Sinner will fight against the world no.6 Novak Djokovic in the semifinal on Friday at 4:30 pm on Centre Court. The head to head is 5-4 for Sinner.

The Italian clinched 1 title in 2025 at the Australian Open. Sinner reached the final in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) and at the French Open.

Jannik won 20 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Djokovic in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025

Now ranked no.6, Novak has achieved a 26-8 match record in 2025. The Serbian is now having a run in Wimbledon where he conquered 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 square off with the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinal on Friday at 4:30 pm on Centre Court. Their head to head is 5-4 for Sinner.

The Serbian clinched 1 title in 2025 in Geneva. Djokovic got to the final in Miami (Miami Open).

Djokovic 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)

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic squared off 9 times. The head to head is 5-4 for Sinner.

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