Novak Djokovic faces breakthrough Italian Flavio Cobolli in the Wimbledon quarterfinal on Centre Court on Wednesday.
Djokovic is in pursuit of his eighth Wimbledon title. Cobolli is contesting his first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal.
The Serbian arrives with form and purpose, powering past Alex de Minaur in the fourth round and riding into this match with his eyes squarely on equalling the tournament’s all-time title record.
His resilience, court intelligence, and heavy backhand make him a perennial favorite, even against hungry opponents.
Cobolli, ranked 22nd, has impressed without dropping a set en route to the quarters, defeating Marin Cilic in a four-set thriller to reach this stage.
It’s his deepest major run, and he approaches the encounter with confidence and fresh momentum, having outplayed higher-ranked players with clean strikes and composure.
Djokovic vs. Cobolli Head-to-Head
Djokovic leads their head-to-head 1–0, having defeated Cobolli in straight sets at Shanghai in 2024.
While the Italian has progressed since, he’s yet to reverse the trend — especially on grass, where Djokovic’s dominance is most pronounced.
What to Watch
Centre Court composure: Djokovic’s major experience contrasts with Cobolli’s debut quarterfinal nerves.
Early returns: If Cobolli can neutralize Djokovic’s first serve early, he may keep points competitive.
Stamina and focus: Djokovic thrives in tight situations; Cobolli must sustain his high level over potentially long rallies.
Prediction
Djokovic in straight sets. Cobolli’s fearless run is a highlight, but Djokovic’s elite grass-court performance, adaptability, and experience are likely to steer him into the semifinals.
How to Watch Djokovic vs. Cobolli
The Novak Djokovic–Flavio Cobolli match is now scheduled for 11:20 AM Eastern on Centre Court, after Belinda Bencic’s hard-won defeat of Mirra Andreeva.
It will air live on ESPN2 with whip‑around coverage, and a dedicated broadcast is available on ESPN+.
Novak Djokovic (6) vs. Flavio Cobolli (22)
Time: 11:20 AM Eastern (after Andreeva-Bencic)
Court: Centre Court
TV: ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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