Former Grand Slam Finalist Predicts Novak Djokovic’s Chances of an Elusive 25th Grand Slam Title

Novak Djokovic has reached the semifinals of all the three Grand Slams this year.

Former Grand Slam Finalist Predicts Novak Djokovic’s Chances of an Elusive 25th Grand Slam Title

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Former tennis player and entertainer Mansour Bahrami has shared his views on Novak Djokovic’s chances of securing another Grand Slam title. Djokovic has been aiming to win a 25th major since his victory at the 2023 US Open. That win had set a new record, and he’s been chasing another milestone ever since.

Djokovic’s attempt to make history at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships ended in disappointment. After a hard fall during his quarter-final win over Flavio Cobolli, he was clearly not at full strength in his semi-final loss to world No.1 Jannik Sinner. The defeat came in straight sets: 3-6, 3-6, 4-6.

In an interview on Roland Garros’ Courtside Conversations podcast, Bahrami said he believed Djokovic had a strong chance at winning Wimbledon before the injury. He also spoke about Djokovic’s recent struggles with fitness and expressed hope that the tennis legend can stay injury-free for the remaining Grand Slams. Bahrami said on Roland-Garros podcast Courtside Conversations:

For me, it was… Wimbledon was maybe the last one, so it would be incredible, and he’s accomplished so many incredible things that we’re all amazed by his achievements. He’s a great champion, he’s won everything, so is he capable, at almost 39, of winning the Australian Open? I would say if there is one, it would be the Australian Open. But it’s going to be very, very difficult.

Despite the setback, Djokovic has still shown strong form in 2025. He reached the semi-finals at both the Australian Open and the French Open. However, he withdrew from the Canadian Open due to injury. Even if healthy, he may have skipped the event, as he has done so in recent years.

Alexei Popyrin looks back on the Novak Djokovic upset at last year’s US Open

Alexei Popyrin has revealed that winning his first Masters 1000 title in Montreal meant more to him than defeating Novak Djokovic at the US Open weeks later. The Australian said the victory in Canada gave him a “bigger buzz” and was a key moment in his career. Popyrin said on ATP Tour website:

Against Novak, I think everybody always knew that I’m capable of producing a one-match stunner. But I want to get back to winning the matches that I should be winning, stringing together wins and then giving a good account in the matches that I’m the underdog.

Alexei Popyrin
Alexei Popyrin (via ATP Tour)

Popyrin stunned the tennis world by capturing the Canadian Masters title in 2024. During his impressive run, he defeated top players including Ben Shelton, Hubert Hurkacz, Grigor Dimitrov, and Andrey Rublev. It was a major breakthrough, especially since he had never played a main-draw match in Canada before that event.

Just weeks after his Montreal win, Popyrin pulled off another upset by beating defending champion Djokovic at the US Open. He won the third-round match in four sets: 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. The result marked one of the biggest wins of his career on one of tennis’s biggest stages.

In June, he reached the fourth round of the French Open, which helped him climb to a career-high ranking of world No. 21. As he returns to Canada for the 2025 tournament in Toronto, he faces the challenge of defending the 1000 points he earned last year.

Novak Djokovic makes further history

Novak Djokovic has once again added to his remarkable list of achievements. In the latest ATP rankings, he reached a milestone that only two other players in history have accomplished. Djokovic has now spent 900 weeks ranked inside the Top 10, becoming the third player to do so.

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic (Image via X/Wolfy)

The only others to reach this mark are his long-time rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Federer holds the record with 968 weeks, while Nadal followed closely with 912. Still active on the tour, Djokovic is the only current player to reach this number, further cementing his legacy.

In addition to this, Djokovic holds several other rankings records. Most notably, he has spent 428 weeks as world No.1 — the most in ATP history. Federer is second on that list with 310 weeks, while Nadal ranks sixth with 209.

To manage his workload, Djokovic recently announced he would skip the Toronto Masters. He plans to return for the Cincinnati Masters and the US Open. Carefully managing his schedule has helped him stay competitive and extend his career at the highest level.

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