July 2nd 2024.
On Tuesday, Novak Djokovic kicked off his Wimbledon journey with a first-round victory over Vit Kopriva. However, amidst the excitement of his own successful start, the Serbian player couldn't help but think about his old rival, Andy Murray. Murray had to withdraw from the tournament due to a back injury, and Djokovic expressed his hopes for the British legend to make a comeback in 2025.
It was a disappointing turn of events for Murray, who was supposed to face Tomas Machac in the first round. Despite undergoing surgery recently, he had hoped to recover in time for the tournament. However, at 37 years old, Murray's retirement seems to be looming, with many speculating that he will hang up his racket after the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
As someone who has also faced his fair share of injury struggles and surgeries, Djokovic empathized with Murray's situation. He expressed his admiration for Murray's achievements in the sport and his hopes for the British player to be able to end his career on his own terms. Djokovic also mentioned hearing about Murray's plans to play doubles and hoped that he would consider giving singles another shot next year.
In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Djokovic shared his thoughts on Murray's retirement, saying that he deserves a proper send-off from his favorite tournament, where he has won twice and even claimed an Olympic gold medal. The Serbian player acknowledged Murray's status as a legend in the sport and expressed his respect for him.
Moving on to his own journey at Wimbledon, Djokovic will face British player Jacob Fearnley in the second round. Fearnley, a 22-year-old from Edinburgh, had an impressive first-round victory over world No. 188 Alejandro Moro Canas. Djokovic, who received a less-than-warm reception at last year's Wimbledon final, was greeted with a standing ovation as he stepped onto Centre Court on Tuesday.
The Serbian player has his sights set on winning his eighth Wimbledon men's singles title, which would also be his 25th Grand Slam trophy, tying him with Margaret Court for the most Grand Slam singles titles in history. Despite facing what he considers to be unfair treatment in SW19, according to John McEnroe, Djokovic remains determined and loves coming back to Wimbledon.
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