Wilander: 'Djokovic is capable of winning 10 Wimbledon titles'

Mats Wilander, a former world number one, believes Novak Djokovic is capable of reaching 10 Wimbledon titles in the next few years.

According to Wilander, Djokovic could win several more Wimbledon titles even if he doesn't win this year. He said: "If not this year, then next year, and the years after that. In my opinion, Djokovic can play at the highest level for the next half-decade."

Federer ended his career with 20 Grand Slam titles, including eight Wimbledon titles. Djokovic currently holds seven grass-court Grand Slam titles. Photo: ATP — Federer ended his career with 20 Grand Slam titles, including eight Wimbledon titles. Djokovic currently holds seven grass-court Grand Slam titles. Photo: *ATP*

Wilander predicts Djokovic will soon surpass Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles to become the first player in history to reach 10 titles at two Grand Slam tournaments. Djokovic currently holds the record for 10 Australian Open titles, after winning the tournament in January.

Djokovic has only lost two Grand Slam matches since 2021: the US Open final that year and the quarter-finals of Roland Garros in 2022. With two Grand Slams remaining this season, Nole is considered a top contender for the title. He has the opportunity to widen the gap in Grand Slam titles with Rafael Nadal, who currently has 22 titles but will be absent for the rest of the season.

If Djokovic wins Wimbledon this month, he will equal the record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles held by women's legend Margaret Court and aim for Rod Laver's record of winning all four Grand Slams in the same year, set in 1969.

Djokovic even has a chance to break the career record of legendary Jimmy Connors. The Serbian player currently has 94 trophies, nine titles short of Roger Federer and 15 titles short of Connors.

"I don't think Djokovic can do it," Wilander said about Djokovic's chances of catching up with Connors in terms of total career titles. "It's very difficult."

The Swedish legend also praised Federer's career achievements, even though most of the Swiss player's records could be surpassed by Djokovic. He said: "Eight Wimbledon titles is something no one has ever done before. Winning the US Open five times in a row is also extremely difficult because it's a hard court, where anyone can excel. Federer also broke Nadal's Roland Garros winning streak, something very few people have done. Of course, Federer didn't directly beat Nadal, but he beat Soderling, who had defeated Nadal before."

Federer is expected to appear at Wimbledon today for a special celebratory event hosted by the organizers. He retired in September 2022 after the Laver Cup team competition.

Vy Anh

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