At the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, Novak Djokovic’s run ended in the semi-finals with a straight-sets loss to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who won 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court. The young Italian, aged 23, then defeated Carlos Alcaraz in four sets to claim his first Wimbledon title. Djokovic, 38, was visibly hampered by a physical issue affecting his movement following a fall in the previous round against Flavio Cobolli. The Serbian legend has publicly stated that Wimbledon was his best opportunity to extend his Grand Slam record beyond 24 titles.

Goran Ivanisevic, Djokovic’s former coach, spoke to Croatian media outlet Gol about the match and the challenge posed by Sinner and Alcaraz. “When you’re not 100 percent with Sinner… and even when you are, your chances aren’t great,” said the 2001 Wimbledon champion. He continued, “I thought Novak could do it, but unfortunately he wasn’t completely ready. Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time, but what these two (Sinner and Alcaraz) are doing is another level of tennis.”

Ivanisevic ceased coaching Djokovic in March 2024 and is currently working with Stefanos Tsitsipas. At a recent event, Tsitsipas shared insights on Ivanisevic’s coaching approach, noting the value of his experience with multiple top players including Djokovic. “I think he can see more of a variation in his coaching skills and in his coaching expertise and apply that selectively to me in ways that… obviously, I can’t play exactly like Novak,” said the Greek player. He emphasized how Ivanisevic provides clear guidance on areas for improvement tailored to his own strengths and game characteristics.

This transition highlights the broader shifts in men’s tennis as emerging talents like Sinner and Alcaraz elevate the sport to a new standard, challenging established champions and rewriting competitive norms.

Since the dawn of 2024, men’s tennis has largely been dominated by two extraordinary players, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have collectively captured the last seven Grand Slam titles. Their rivalry reached a new peak recently at Wimbledon 2025, where Sinner secured his first Wimbledon trophy and fourth major overall by defeating Alcaraz in four sets in the final.

This victory not only ended Alcaraz’s impressive 24-match winning streak but also prevented the Spaniard from clinching a third consecutive Wimbledon title. It came just weeks after Alcaraz edged out Sinner in a thrilling five-set final at Roland Garros, marking their maiden clash in a Grand Slam final and awarding Alcaraz his fifth major crown.

Goran Ivanisevic, the former Wimbledon champion and Novak Djokovic’s ex-coach, shared his views on the rivalry and recent Wimbledon final in an interview with Croatian outlet Gol. “This was a one-way final, Sinner was better and in my opinion he is currently a slightly better player than Alcaraz, and the two of them are five spears ahead of everyone else,” Ivanisevic stated.

He added, “The only one who can maybe fight with them is Novak Djokovic, but the others don’t have a chance. Sinner is better, tougher, I don’t know what tactics I would play against Sinner, he has an answer for everything. He comes back, gathers his strength, wins the tournament.”

In another recent interview with Clay Tenis and RG Media, Ivanisevic discussed their future potential, saying, “A lot, because they’ll share it between them. The question is how much longer Novak will play — he’s the only one who can make their lives difficult. But they’re young, they’ll play ten more years. And they have no competition.”

Reflecting on the current and past competitive landscape, he remarked, “The Big Three had to play each other, plus [Andy] Murray, [Stan] Wawrinka, [Juan Martin] del Potro… Who’s the competition for Sinner and Alcaraz?”

Ivanisevic’s assessment underscores the significant gap Sinner and Alcaraz hold over the rest of the field and highlights the challenge others face in their quest to contest the grand stage established by these two rising stars.

Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, the reigning Wimbledon men’s doubles champions, have voiced their concerns regarding the new mixed doubles format introduced for the 2025 US Open. The British duo, who made history by becoming the first all-British pair in 89 years to win the Wimbledon men’s doubles title, expressed disappointment about the changes.

Their triumph at Wimbledon propelled Cash to world No. 4 and Glasspool to No. 3 in the doubles rankings, marking their first appearances in Grand Slam semifinals. Reflecting on their success, Cash stated, “We won’t pretend we weren’t thinking about the prize money. I have no idea how much it is, but yes, obviously it’s incredible to win this sum of money in a year. For me, it’s a great thing in this aspect; it’s better than any season I’ve had before in my life. But it doesn’t change anything for us.”

He emphasized the broader significance of their achievement, noting the consistent success of British players and the lack of public attention: “When so many people from our country are doing well, it sometimes causes us not to pay much attention to what is being achieved. Here, for example, we have had a British champion for three seasons, but it’s something we take for granted.” He called for greater publicity to engage fans more deeply with the players and the sport.

Cash and Glasspool secured their Wimbledon title by defeating Australian Rinky Hijikata and Dutch player David Pel, 6-2, 7-6(3), in the final. Looking ahead, Glasspool mentioned plans to compete in Washington while also managing their schedule carefully to maintain performance for upcoming events, including the ATP Masters and the final Grand Slam of the year.

However, their enthusiasm dims when addressing the newly restructured US Open mixed doubles event. Slated to be played before the singles tournament over just two days with shorter sets and sudden death points, the event features predominantly singles players, including stars like Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Iga Swiatek paired with Casper Ruud.

“I’m a bit divided on the issue of the mixed doubles at the US Open; I understand both sides,” Cash remarked, hinting at reservations about the format which alters traditional doubles dynamics.

The British pair’s career is on an upward trajectory, but their critique highlights ongoing debates about maintaining the integrity and appeal of doubles formats amid evolving tournament structures.