Novak Djokovic continues his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam after his defeat at the French Open. Despite a tough loss in Paris, the Serbian star’s preparation and past achievements suggest a strong chance of success at Wimbledon, according to Andy Roddick’s recent comments.

Andy Roddick assesses Djokovic’s prospects of winning Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic’s next opportunity to claim Grand Slam glory arrives almost immediately following the French Open, with Wimbledon commencing just three weeks later in West London. Djokovic has an exceptional history at the All-England Club, having secured the Wimbledon title seven times and reached the finals in both 2023 and 2024, where he fell to Carlos Alcaraz.

With Wimbledon played on grass—a faster surface favoring shorter rallies—Djokovic’s style suits these conditions well, especially given his current age of 38. Andy Roddick highlighted this advantage, emphasizing that while clay courts pose more difficulty for Djokovic at this stage, the grass courts bring out his strengths.

I am going to say this right now. Novak can win Wimbledon. I am just going to tell you,

Roddick said via his ‘Served’ podcast.

Roddick elaborated that Djokovic’s performance improves significantly on grass compared to clay, stating that he likely views Wimbledon as his top chance to win a major this year. Additionally, Djokovic’s recent semifinal run at Roland Garros demonstrates he has maintained the stamina and pacing needed for a Grand Slam, which is crucial given the short interval between tournaments.

Nothing he does at 38 becomes easier when he steps on to a clay court. Everything he does well at 38 gets better when he steps on to a grass court.

I would suspect that he walks into Wimbledon saying that this is my best chance to win a major and making the semis at Roland Garros increases his chances of doing well at Wimbledon. He got the pacing of a Grand Slam event.

It is not five months in between where he has to pace himself and first round losses, even though it does nothing for me. It is coming quickly.

Djokovic commits to a strong Wimbledon showing despite quick turnaround

The relatively brief gap between the French Open and Wimbledon challenges many players, with some opting to train on grass courts ahead of the tournament. Djokovic, however, rarely takes part in grass singles warm-up events before Wimbledon. The last time he did so was in 2018 at the Queen’s Club, where he reached the final but lost to Marin Cilic. In 2021, he participated only in doubles at the Mallorca Championships with Carlos Gómez-Herrera, avoiding singles play on grass before Wimbledon.

After exiting the French Open, Djokovic reaffirmed his focus on Wimbledon, which will mark his 20th appearance at the prestigious tournament. He also mentioned the US Open as part of his near-term plans but remained non-committal about other events.

Wimbledon and the US Open, yes, they are in plans. That’s all I can say right now. I feel like I want to play those two, for sure. For the rest, I’m not so sure,

Djokovic told reporters on Friday.

Wimbledon is my childhood favourite tournament. I’m going to do everything possible to get myself ready. I guess my best chances maybe are Wimbledon, you know, to win another Slam or maybe Australia.

Wimbledon’s significance for Djokovic and what lies ahead

Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of further Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon carries both personal and professional weight. His record at SW19 and affinity for the grass surface make it a natural stage for his continued success. Andy Roddick’s confident prediction echoes the sentiments shared by the tennis community that Djokovic’s game, especially at this stage, thrives on grass.

With only a short period to adapt from clay to grass, Djokovic’s conditioning and tournament experience could prove decisive. His focus on Wimbledon and the upcoming US Open suggests that he is prioritizing these events to extend his Grand Slam legacy. Fans and analysts alike will watch closely to see if Djokovic can once more translate his form into major success as he pursues further history at the All-England Club.