Novak Djokovic Admits: ‘I Was Just Lucky to Beat Federer at Wimbledon 2019!
Novak Djokovic Admits: ‘I Was Just Lucky to Beat Federer at Wimbledon 2019!
Novak Djokovic has admitted that luck was on his side when he defeated Roger Federer in the legendary 2019 Wimbledon final, one of the most intense and memorable matches in tennis history.
In an interview with Serbian media, Djokovic shared:
“In that match, Federer was the better player. Look at the stats—he outperformed me in almost every aspect. Roger had break points and served for the match. At 40-15, I was just trying to make his win harder. That was the most intense match of my career, and I was just lucky to find a way to win in the end.”
The 2019 Wimbledon final in England saw Djokovic beat Federer after a grueling five-set battle with scores of 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12. It was the first Wimbledon final ever to be decided by a long tie-break. At that time, Djokovic was still trailing Federer and Nadal in the race for Grand Slam titles.
Grand Slam Records and Remarkable Milestones
Today, Novak Djokovic holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles with 24, including:
- 10 Australian Open titles (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023).
- 3 Roland Garros titles (2016, 2021, 2023).
- 7 Wimbledon titles (2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022).
- 4 US Open titles (2011, 2015, 2018, 2023).
In 2024, Djokovic failed to win any ATP titles, but he achieved a long-awaited milestone by clinching the Olympic gold medal in men’s singles at the Paris 2024 Games, a title he had been chasing since 2008.
The Road to a 25th Grand Slam Title
Djokovic is now preparing for the 2025 Australian Open, scheduled to take place from January 12 to January 26. His goal is to secure his 25th Grand Slam title, further cementing his place in tennis history. However, his path will not be easy, as he faces challenges from rising stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who are both in exceptional form.
With his unparalleled experience and determination, can Djokovic continue to write history in Melbourne? The answers will unfold at the Australian Open!
