Jim Courier pinpoints what he thinks Novak Djokovic will do at Wimbledon if he’s actually going to retire

Jim Courier has outlined what he’ll be looking out for at Wimbledon to confirm if Novak Djokovic is close to retiring from the sport.

The Serbian superstar fought well last night against the overwhelming favourite, arguably providing
Jannik Sinner with his toughest challenge of the tournament thus far.

However, his efforts were in vain, and he subsequently lost in straight sets.

It was a frustrating and unfair reflection of how the match went, but Sinner was just too good.

Novak Djokovic, clearly demoralised by the nature of the result, seemed to bid farewell to Roland Garros in a more emotional way than many expected. This has sparked mass fear of his potential retirement.

Jim Courier hints at Novak Djokovic’s retirement

Speaking live on TNT Sports’ US coverage just last night, naturally Djokovic was the main topic of conversation.

After all, not only had he put in a strong showing against the world number one, but the manner in which he exited Philippe Chatrier left many wondering whether the French Open would ever see him again.

Kissing the clay that has brought him so much success, Courier theorised that, whilst retirement might not be imminent, one thing would confirm its proximity that he’ll keep an eye on at Wimbledon.

He stated: ‘I will say this, too: My big takeaway from this match is if I see his emotional state like this at Wimbledon and at the US Open, when he’s playing a match of this magnitude against a player of this magnitude, and he’s not snarling, if he’s smiling. Yeah, he’s on his way out.

‘I mean, time’s undefeated, but that was not representative of the emotional state when he’s played his best tennis. He’s always looking for edges in angles and things to get him motivated. He was smiling in combat.

‘That’s Alcaraz’s MO. That’s never been Novak’s.

Novak Djokovic could be a threat at Wimbledon

It should come as no surprise to suggest that Djokovic could compete at Wimbledon, but now more than ever his chances of success are amplified.

After all, given the torrid form he has suffered for the bulk of 2025, many had written him off, especially heading into the slow, laborious clay-court Grand Slam.

However, his 38-year-old body held strong, despite Djokovic admitting he was carrying an injury, and took him into the semi-finals.

He performed so admirably, and will likely only get better on a surface where he has enjoyed supreme levels of success.

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If he is to win that coveted record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, Wimbledon is likely his best bet.

Djokovic has given himself the perfect platform to head back to Centre Court full of confidence and belief that he can once again challenge at the apex of the sport.