{"id":2039814,"date":"2026-07-12T16:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T13:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2039814"},"modified":"2026-07-12T16:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T13:00:39","slug":"tim-henman-says-if-he-expects-novak-djokovic-to-play-wimbledon-next-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2039814","title":{"rendered":"Tim Henman says if he expects Novak Djokovic to play Wimbledon next year"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Tim Henman says if he expects Novak Djokovic to play Wimbledon next year<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/liam-mcmillen\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n                            Liam McMillen                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <time class=\"ml-3 text-sm font-normal text-info md:ml-4\" datetime=\"12 Jul 2026 5:00 PM\" data-ps-date=\"12 Jul 2026 5:00 PM\" data-ps-datetime=\"1783872039\"><br \/>\n                            12 Jul 2026 5:00 PM                        <\/time>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden justify-end space-x-4 text-xl sm:flex sm:!opacity-100\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/content\/themes\/tennis365-sportsui\/img\/png\/preferred_source_badge_dark.png\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"76\" height=\"24\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto 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Novak Djokovic and (inset) Tim Henman                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Novak Djokovic\u2019s quest for a 25th Grand Slam at Wimbledon came to an end as he was beaten in the semi finals by Jannik Sinner.<\/p>\n<p>Many predicted this year\u2019s Wimbledon would be his best chance to claim another major, due to the speedier points on grass and the absence of Carlos Alcaraz.<\/p>\n<p>Djokovic\u2019s run to the semi final was impressive, but it was ultimately one step too far for the Serbian, particularly after a mammoth five-set quarter final against Felix Auger-Aliassime.<\/p>\n<p>Many thought Djokovic could have played his last Wimbledon when he walked off Centre Court after losing to Sinner in the final four of the Grand Slam.<\/p>\n<p>However, Tim Henman, who is on the board of the All England Club, does not believe Djokovic has played his final match at Wimbledon.<\/p>\n<h2>More Novak Djokovic news<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/novak-djokovic-behind-the-scenes-gesture-jannik-sinner-wimbledon\">Novak Djokovic\u2019s \u2018behind the scenes\u2019 gesture to Jannik Sinner after Wimbledon match revealed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/martina-navratilova-suggests-novak-djokovic-must-make-tactical-change-to-win-another-grand-slam\">Martina Navratilova suggests Novak Djokovic must make tactical change to win another Grand Slam<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Speaking during BBC\u2019s coverage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/wimbledon\">Wimbledon<\/a> coverage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Tim-henman\">Henman<\/a> said: \u201cYeah he does [enjoy playing Wimbledon]. I\u2019ve said this about many players.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs long as you have the hunger and desire to put in the hard yards. Keep playing as long as you can, it\u2019s the best job in the world. He\u2019s absolutely earned that right because of everything he\u2019s achieved.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI also hear him talking about playing the Olympics in 2028, so I feel confident that we\u2019ll see Djokovic back at Wimbledon next year for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/novak-djokovic\">Djokovic<\/a> himself suggested he could make another appearance at Wimbledon during his post-match press conference.<\/p>\n<p>After his defeat to Sinner, the 24-time Grand Slam champion said: \u201cI would like to [return to Wimbledon], at least one more time. Let\u2019s see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Djokovic would be 40-years-old at the 2026 event, but you can never write off the Serbian legend.<\/p>\n<p>The star has won more Wimbledon matches than anyone else in tennis history and that has helped him claim seven titles at the All England Club.<\/p>\n<p>Following his run to the semi finals of the 2025 event, Djokovic holds an 88% winning percentage, having won 107 matches and lost just 14.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s now won more matches at Wimbledon than any other Grand Slam, so there is every chance he will return to SW19 for an incredible 15th time.<\/p>\n<p>As for this season, Djokovic has not confirmed which tournament he will playing following his Wimbledon exit. He is expected to play the 2026 US Open, but it is currently unclear if he will play a warm-up event.<\/p>\n<p>During last year\u2019s season, Djokovic opted to miss the Canadian Open and the Cincinnati Open in the run up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/us-open\">US Open<\/a>. He then went on to reach the semi-finals of the Grand Slam, losing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/carlos-alcaraz\">Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> in straight sets.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tim Henman says if he expects Novak Djokovic to play Wimbledon next year Liam McMillen 12 Jul 2026 5:00 PM Novak Djokovic and (inset) Tim Henman Novak Djokovic\u2019s quest for a 25th Grand Slam at Wimbledon came to an end as he was beaten in the semi finals by Jannik Sinner. 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