The veteran saw off the current world number one at Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023, and almost always makes a deep run at Grand Slams. In January he defeated Alcaraz in the last eight in Australia before injury made him withdraw in the semis, while he also reached the last four in Paris a month ago, losing to Sinner.

Novak Djokovic launches his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown at Wimbledon on Tuesday as Barbora Krejcikova begins her title defence with major questions over her fitness on another sizzling day in London.

With his first match of 2025 Wimbledon scheduled next week, Djokovic spoke to reporters Saturday and admitted that of all the Grand Slams, Wimbledon represents his best chance to capture his increasingly elusive 25th title.