Alex De Minaur defeated Djokovic only once in the 2024 United Cup.
24-time Grand Slam champion, Novak Djokovic will be in action at Centre Court for the round of 16 clash in the 2025 Wimbledon championship. The Serbian superstar will take on Australian ace, Alex de Minaur on Monday afternoon. Djokovic overcame Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets to secure his record 100th Wimbledon victory. On the other hand, Alex de Minaur outclassed August Holmgren 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 in the third round. It would be a interesting battle between the former No. 1 and the Australian No. 1.
Novak Djokovic is chasing his 25th Grand Slam tournament. The Serbian ace reached the finals in last two years of the Wimbledon competition. He has dropped only 11 games in last two straight-set victories. Novak is yet to drop a round of 16 fixture in the Wimbledon since 2018. The 38-year-old hasn’t played grass-court matchup before the Wimbledon but looked terrific in his first three matches.
100th Wimbledon win. 1dem00. 🫶🏼
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) July 5, 2025
Zadovoljstvo je igrati sa sjajnim igračem i prijateljem iz Srbije kao i uvek @MioKecmanovic 🇷🇸
Round 4, pumpaj! pic.twitter.com/e3dCZ1Ueyd
Alex De Minaur reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Wimbledon and he is currently on a 31-12 record this year, including 4-1 on grass. He secured straight-set victories in first and third round. The Australian ace has struggled a lot against Djokovic and has only one victory over the former Wimbledon champion. He has to produced a special show to counter Novak on grass court amid the scoreboard pressure at Centre Court.
The demon gets it done 👏
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2025
Alex de Minaur defeats Dane August Holmgren 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-3 to move into the fourth round of The Championships for the third time 🤩#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/9ETB2TB9E7
Novak Djokovic holds the 3-1 lead over Alex de Minaur in the ATP H2H meetings. The Serbian ace suffered only defeat in the 2024 United Cup in straight sets. Alex de Minaur ended Djokovic’s 43-match winning run in Australia. Meanwhile, it will be their second Grand Slam match as Novak had the last laugh in the 2023 Australian Open.
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wimbledon | Quarterfinal | Novak Djokovic | W/O |
| 2024 | ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo | Quarterfinal | Novak Djokovic | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2024 | United Cup | Quarterfinal | Alex de Minaur | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2023 | Australian Open | Round of 16 | Novak Djokovic | 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 |
| Novak Djokovic | Category | Alex de Minaur |
| 6 | Current Ranking | 11 |
| 1148–230 | Career W-L | 276–167 |
| 24-9 | YTD W-L | 31-12 |
| 100 | Career Titles | 9 |
| 24 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 1 | YTD Titles | 2 |
Novak Djokovic brings experience and mental toughness of big matches. The Serbian ace posted a 24-9 record this season and dropped only one set in the competition so far. The 7-time Wimbledon champion will counter Alex de Minaur through aggressive baseline game. His backhand is strong and he can master the both sides of the court.
Alex de Minaur, on the other hand, starts slow but delivers counter punch through long rallies. The Aussie sensation will drag Novak to five sets and trouble him with his strong forehand. Djokovic will lead in return points, return games, and break points. It means, whoever holds the nerves will take charge of the match, Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic will play slightly his longer match of the competition but will find a way to reach the quarterfinals.
Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in four sets.
With odds at 1/6, Djokovic enters as the strong favorite, considering his Wimbledon records and grass-court run. Alex de Minaur, at 5/1, offers the underdog quality and a potential threat being a solid forehand. Still, the odds favour Djokovic to prevail in the fourth round.
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Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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