'Always enjoyed myself playing on this court except against Alcaraz' - Novak Djokovic on his journey at Wimbledon

Overview

• Novak Djokovic overcame Alexandre Muller in the first round of Wimbledon 2025
• Following the win, the Serbian noted how good his record has been at Wimbledon, except for Alcaraz
• Since 2018, Djokovic's only two losses at Wimbledon have come against the Spaniard

Novak Djokovic noted how good he has been at Wimbledon, except for Carlos Alcaraz, especially in the last 7 years. The Serbian overcame Alexandre Muller in the first round of Wimbledon 2025 by 6-1, 6-7 (7-9), 6-2, 6-2 to progress further in England. Following his win, Djokovic spoke about his chances in the remainder of the tournament.

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The former world number 1 player claimed he would not be there if he did not think he had a chance. The star player regarded himself as having the best record at any Grand Slam in Wimbledon over the last decade or so. The experienced player noted that he has played all six finals at the Centre Court in the last 7 years.

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Djokovic claimed his record has been bad only against Alcaraz at Wimbledon. From 2018 to the 2023 final, Djokovic remained unbeaten at Wimbledon for a whopping 2194 days before he lost to Alcaraz. In the rematch the following year, the 22-year-old overcame the veteran yet again to win back-to-back Wimbledon titles.

"Grass is really the surface where I play my best tennis" - Novak Djokovic

"I wouldn't be here if I didn't think I had a chance to be honest. I think I always have a chance, I think I earned my right to feel like I can go all the way to the title. I've had, arguably, the most consistent success at any Grand Slam here in Wimbledon in the last decade.

"Last six editions, I've played six finals, so always enjoyed myself playing on this court. Expect when I've played Alcaraz the last couple of years. Other than that, it was great. Look, it's just the beginning of the tournament. There are many fantastic players in the draw.

"I'm going to be playing a Brit next round, that's going to be a tough one. But I look forward to it. I always felt like grass, particularly in the second part of my career, is really the surface where I play my best tennis. So, why not do it again?" asked Djokovic to the host.

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