Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanisevic have a rich history that goes way back to their early days together. Ivanisevic, who won Wimbledon in 2001, came on board with Djokovic’s coaching team and soon became an important part of developing the Serbian’s game on grass. With Ivanisevic by his side, Djokovic snagged three Wimbledon titles, creating a connection rooted in tactical insight and mutual respect — a bond that continues even after they went their separate ways in early 2024.
When the Serbian was asked if he agrees with Ivanisevic that he’s the favorite to win Wimbledon against younger players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic took a more balanced approach in his response.
On X, The Tennis Letter shared what the Serbian thinks about these talks, saying, “I love Goran and I’m happy he loves me back but I don’t think I’m a favorite against these guys at the moment. I think they are, both of them. But I do probably have my best chance here against them. If it comes down to me facing one of them or two of them, which I hope so.. that means I’ll proceed to the finals.. then I’ll obviously look for my best game to win. I think I do have a chance. There’s no doubt about it. I think my results on grass, even in the previous years, are a testament to my confidence on this surface. I’ve been playing some really good tennis this year. I feel good about myself. I feel confident. I feel motivated to go all the way. Let’s see what happens.”
Djokovic appreciated Ivanisevic’s support but made it clear that he doesn’t see himself as the frontrunner right now. His humility really shows how things are changing: Alcaraz is aiming for his third straight Wimbledon, riding high on a 19-match winning streak, and Sinner is now the world No. 1, also going after that title.
Djokovic on Goran Ivanisevic saying he’s the favorite to win Wimbledon over Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, ‘I love Goran and I’m happy he loves me back but I don’t think I’m a favorite against these guys at the moment’
“Your former coach Goran Ivanisevic says you’re the… pic.twitter.com/5bU9XFcVZB
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 7, 2025
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