Novak Djokovic reveals what Jannik Sinner said to him at the net after knocking him out of Wimbledon

Following his straight-sets loss to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner (6-3, 6-3, 6-4) in the Wimbledon 2025 semi-final on July 11, Novak Djokovic revealed the heartfelt exchange at the net. In his post-match press conference, Djokovic shared that Sinner apologized for his compromised physical condition, saying, “He apologized for me feeling bad today,” referring to Djokovic’s leg injury sustained during his quarter-final against Flavio Cobolli, per *The Tennis Gazette*. Djokovic, gracious in defeat, dismissed the need for an apology, stating, “There’s nothing to apologize for from his side,” and praised Sinner’s performance, noting, “He was too strong. I want to congratulate Jannik for another great performance,” per *Athlon Sports*.

Djokovic, hampered by the injury that forced him to cancel a practice session and take a medical timeout, acknowledged the physical toll, saying, “I feel like I’m going into matches with the tank half empty,” per *ATP Tour*. Despite the loss, he expressed admiration for Sinner’s rise, wishing him luck in his first Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz, stating, “He’s gonna be super pumped,” per *The Tennis Gazette*. The Centre Court crowd’s mixed response—cheering Sinner’s dominance and Djokovic’s resilience—underscored the moment’s significance, with posts on X like @TheTennisLetter amplifying Djokovic’s classy response, per.[]