Djokovic offered something of a mix of seemingly trying to quiet any talk about whether he truly is pondering retirement at age 38 while also being realistic about where things stand.

Djokovic has not played a match that counted since the semifinal loss to Sinner in the French Open. He showed fight against the world's top-ranked player, but ran out of gas during his fourth-straight loss to the 23-year-old phenom.

Wimbledon may be legend's 'best chance' at clinching record 25th major title - The Serb is out to reclaim the Challenge Cup, which he last won in 2022