Novak Djokovic issues funny statement to Roger Federer after ‘breaking the curse’ at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic has once again demonstrated his prowess at Wimbledon, advancing to the quarterfinals after a hard-fought match against Australian standout Alex De Minaur. Despite early challenges, Djokovic prevailed and will face the up-and-coming Italian, Flavio Cobolli, who previously upset Marin Cilic. Observing from the stands was none other than tennis legend Roger Federer.

With the Swiss icon watching, Djokovic made it clear that he’s aiming to make the path to the championship anything but easy for his competitors. While Carlos Alcaraz is widely considered the favorite to claim a second consecutive title at Wimbledon, Djokovic is poised to challenge that expectation.

In a match that saw Djokovic recover from a first-set loss to win in four, the Serbian star praised De Minaur, highlighting him as one of the fastest players in the tournament. Alongside his compliments for his former opponent, Djokovic also turned his attention to Federer with a touch of humor.

“It’s probably the first time Roger has watched me win a match here. The last couple I lost. It’s good to break the curse,” Djokovic quipped to the audience and Federer on Centre Court at Wimbledon, following his victory and securing a place in the quarterfinals.

Djokovic praises Federer

In a light-hearted moment during a post-match interview, Djokovic was asked about the presence of Federer watching from the stands during the round of 16 at Wimbledon. Djokovic, always quick with a quip, didn’t miss the chance to deliver a comment that drew laughter from the crowd, including Federer himself, who was attending with his wife.

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“Sometimes I wish I had a serve and volley and that elegant touch of the gentleman standing there,” Djokovic remarked, nodding to Federer’s masterful play style. Federer, a tennis icon, holds the record for the most Wimbledon titles in history, making Djokovic’s compliment all the more fitting.

Djokovic’s unforeseen opponent

In an unexpected twist, Djokovic’s next opponent in the Wimbledon quarterfinals is none other than Flavio Cobolli, the first Italian player to reach this stage of the tournament this year. Cobolli, seeded at number 22, delivered a standout performance by defeating Marin Cilic in a thrilling round of 16 match, cementing his place in the quarterfinals.

This will be only the second encounter between Djokovic and Cobolli. Their previous meeting was in Shanghai last year, where Djokovic secured a dominant victory with scores of 6-1, 6-2 in the round of 32. As they prepare to face each other again, anticipation builds for what promises to be an exciting match.