‘Novak Djokovic can win 20 more Grand Slams – he’s playing at 2011 or 2015 level’, says Wimbledon rival

Ewan West 06 Jul 2025 4:23 PM

Novak Djokovic pumps his fist

Miomir Kecmanovic has proclaimed that Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz possess a level that no other players can reach.

The world No 49 was dismantled 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 by his legendary Serbian compatriot Djokovic in the third round of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.

It was a masterclass from Djokovic, who blasted an incredible 60 winners and committed only 19 unforced errors against Kecmanovic.

The 38-year-old, who dropped just six games in his second round demolition of Dan Evans, is looking in sensational form as he chases an eighth Wimbledon title.

Following the match, Kecmanovic revealed he felt like he was playing Djokovic in 2011 or 2015, which were arguably the tennis icon’s two greatest seasons.

“I think this is either 2011 or 2015, that’s how it feels. If he plays like this, he’ll win 20 more (Grand Slams),” Kecmanovic was quoted as saying by Serbian outlet Sportklub.

“He served like crazy, you wonder what you’re doing on the court. Compared to [playing] Sinner last year and Novak in 2022, I’m happy that I didn’t go into the match with fear, but it was a very high level on his part. At least I didn’t go into the match feeling cramped.

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“Of course, matches like this motivate you to work harder, but I still know that it’s a level that only he can reach, him and Alcaraz and Sinner. I doubt I can, but I’ll try to get as close as I can, to get the most out of myself, from what I’ve been given.”

The 25-year-old Serbian then identified the key differences between himself and Djokovic.

“Physical fitness. He can do it for five more hours, I can’t,” Kecmanovic assessed.

“His serve is more consistent, it’s not too strong, and he hits it so that you can’t reach it. He mixes his serve well, you can’t read it. Not to mention the mental aspect.”

On facing Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner, Kecmanovic added: “You feel the difference in tempo. Against lower-ranked players, sometimes you get something as a gift, they can’t fight back when you play better, and the three of them just come back even harder.

“They force you to keep a high level the whole match, and that mentally tires you and eventually breaks you. At the same time, you can’t come back when you’re behind… Even when the three of them are having a bad day, they play well.”