The 38-year-old slipped awkwardly at the back of the court on match point, prompting immediate concern from both Cobolli and the chair umpire, who rushed to check on him. However, Djokovic was able to get up and win the match 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 .
Novak Djokovic suffered a nasty fall during his Wimbledon quarterfinal clash against Italy’s Flavio Cobolli. While the seven-time champion recovered to win the match 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 on Centre Court, the incident has now raised questions over his fitness ahead of Friday’s high-stakes semifinal against Jannik Sinner.
The 38-year-old slipped awkwardly at the back of the court on match point, prompting immediate concern from both Cobolli and the chair umpire, who rushed to check on him. However,Djokovic was able to get up and complete the match.
The fall seen around the world. Gave us all a scare..
Like a champ, Novak picked himself up. 💪🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/v9qJvestHY— iki the Opera Singer!🎭🎤🎶🎼🎵#24,428🇷🇸🇧🇦🐐🐊 (@operskapevacica) July 9, 2025
Novak Djokovic on the nasty fall
Speaking after the match, Djokovic admitted the fall had left him shaken. “I did not fall so far this year. It is surprising because of the way I move on grass very aggressive you expect to fall and to have these situations.”
“Obviously, [my] body is not the same today like it was before, so I guess the real impact or effect of what happened I will feel tomorrow. So let’s see. I’m hoping the next 24, 48 hours, the severity of what happened is not too bad, that I’ll be able to play at my best and free of pain in two days.”
