Novak Djokovic revealed he does not spend time reflecting on his incredible tennis journey as he reached more milestones with his latest Wimbledon win.
The 24-time Grand Slam winner dismantled world No 154 Dan Evans 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 in the second round of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships on Centre Court.
The Serbian struck a sublime 46 winners to just 14 unforced errors and won 97 points to 52. At the age of 38 years and 39 days, Djokovic is the youngest player to win a 6-0 set at Wimbledon since Jimmy Connors in 1991.
Djokovic broke the 35-year-old Brit six times and saved the only two break pointe he faced, which were in the final game of the match as he sealed victory with a third set bagel.
“A Brit in Britain is never easy to face,” said Djokovic in his on-court interview. Dan Evans can be causing a lot of trouble if you are not on your game, which I think I was from the beginning to be honest.
“I knew exactly what I needed to do and I executed it perfectly. Sometimes you have these kinds of days where everything goes your way.”
The Serbian then reacted to winning his 99th match at Wimbledon: “It means that I have been playing for quite a long time! I still enjoy and this sport has given me so much,”
“Wimbledon still stays the most special tournament in my heart and the one that I always dreamed of winning when I was a kid. Any history made here is very special for me.”
Djokovic expressed his desire to reflect on everything he has experienced in his career with his great rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal once he retires.
“I don’t pause to reflect,” the world No 6 admitted.
“I don’t have time. Being on the highest level on professional tennis requires a lot of dedication.
“I don’t play as much as I did before, but the weeks I don’t play, I play at home with my kids. I don’t reflect fully on everything I have been through.
“I would like to but I think that will come when I set the racquet aside and then sip Margaritas on the beach with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and just reflect on our rivalry and everything.”
Djokovic is second on the Wimbledon Open Era men’s singles win list, with Federer top on 105.
The Serb is just one win away from equalling the Swiss’ record for the most wins at the All England Club after turning 30 (46 wins).
The former world No 1 is through to the third round at Wimbledon for the 19th time in 20 appearances. Djokovic will face world No 49 and fellow countryman Miomir Kecmanovic next.
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