For three straight years Novak Djokovic, the Serbian star who owns the most Grand Slam titles in tennis history, has been denied a spot in Wimbledon's final.

Novak Djokovic’s straight-set loss to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon 2025 semifinals has reignited the retirement conversation surrounding the 38-year-old Serb legend. While his performance was admirable - fighting hard despite visible signs of physical wear - it also marked the third consecutive time in 2025 he failed to reach a Grand Slam final after faltering in semis.

Alcaraz had never lost a Grand Slam final before Sinner's Wimbledon triumph. It is a test of the short memory that defines elite athletes.