"Djokovic's French Open semifinal loss: 'This could be the last match!' 23-year-old Sinner leaves 24 Grand Slam winners in the dust"
Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat in the semifinals of the French Open 2025 against Italian teenager Janicek Cener, who won in three straight sets (6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3)). The defeat ended Djokovic's dream of winning a 25th Grand Slam title. An emotional Djokovic suggested at the end of the match that this could be his last match at the French Open. The 38-year-old Serbian legend registered his 100th career win at the French Open, in which he defeated Cameron Norrie. This achievement has been achieved only by Djokovic after Rafael Nadal. Djokovic will turn 39 next year, and he expressed his gratitude for the love and support of the audience. Cener, who put in a fantastic performance in this match, has now reached the final and introduced the power of the younger generation in the tournament. Despite uncertainty about Djokovic's future, he has solidified his legacy in the tennis world.
Article published | Sat | 07 Jun 2025 | 9:29 PM