Novak Djokovic takes the next step in his pursuit of an eighth Wimbledon title — and 25th major — against Australia’s speedster Alex de Minaur.
Djokovic enters with momentum, fresh off his milestone 100th Wimbledon win last round, where he overpowered Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets.
But De Minaur, ranked World No. 11, is no pushover. He’s playing some of the best tennis of his career, clinching his first straight-sets wins and returning to the Round of 16 after last year’s forced withdrawal.
Djokovic vs. de Minaur Head-to-Head
Djokovic leads their rivalry 2–1, including wins at the 2023 Australian Open and Monte Carlo 2024.
De Minaur’s lone victory came at the 2024 United Cup, giving him belief — especially on grass where he’s a former Wimbledon quarterfinalist.
Their grass-court series kicks off today, and de Minaur will count on his speed and relentless retrieval to test Djokovic’s precision and court control.
What to Watch
- Retrieval vs. precision: De Minaur’s speed will push Djokovic’s defense; Djokovic must stay ahead with penetrating groundstrokes.
- Serve and return tie-breaks: Both players serve cleanly—break opportunities may decide tight sets.
- Endurance in longer rallies: De Minaur’s retrieving style can fatigue opponents over time, but Djokovic’s counterpunching could force errors.
Prediction
Djokovic in four. De Minaur has the tools to steal a set, and his movement promises long, neutralizing rallies. But Djokovic’s experience, timing, and hunger for history should shine through by the decider.
How to Watch Djokovic vs. de Minaur
The Novak Djokovic–Alex de Minaur match takes center stage at 8:30 AM Eastern, kicking off Monday’s Centre Court action.
Watch live on ESPN via whip-around coverage, or catch a full dedicated stream on ESPN+.
Novak Djokovic (6) vs. Alex de Minaur (11)
Time: 8:30 AM Eastern
Court: Centre Court
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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