July

Djokovic’s Dad: Novak Will Probably Win 10 Wimbledon Titles

<![CDATA[Srdjan Djokovic says his son is on track for double-digit Wimbledon titles.]]>

By Chris Oddo
07/22/2019

Tennis is a numbers game.Srdjan Djokovic, Novak Djokovic's father, believes the five-time Wimbledon winner will post historic numbers and probably win Wimbledon 10 times.Toni Nadal: Rafa Admitted I Was RightIn an interview with Serbian television, the elder Djokovic said: "We're only halfway there, you know. There will probably be twice as many (Wimbledon championships)."

"I am proud and the majority of Serbia are proud and everyone from this region are proud of him," Mr. Djokovic said of his son's 16th Grand Slam championship.After world No. 1 Djokovic swept Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final in January, his father predicted Novak will surpass both 20-time Grand Slam king Roger Federer and 18-time major champion Rafael Nadal in the all-time race."His wish is that by the end of his tennis career, which will last several more years, he will surpass the records of Nadal and Federer," Srdjan Djokovic said in a video interview posted by the Djoker Nole YouTube channel.Photo credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport]]>

Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.

① Stay in the loop

Get Tennis Now in your inbox

Daily match reports, interviews and Tennis Now TV — free, every morning.

Djokovic’s Dad: Novak Will Probably Win 10 Wimbledon Titles

Get Tennis Now in your inbox

More Stories

She Refused to Look Away: How Linda Noskova Stared Down the Biggest Challenge of Her Career in the Wimbledon Final

Social Media Reacts to Linda Noskova’s Incredible Triumph in Wimbledon Final

Czech Mark: Noskova Tops Muchova in Wild Wimbledon Final for Maiden Major Title