Andy Roddick predicted Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon finish during his recent podcast episode. The Serb impressed in the latter half of the 2025 clay season, finishing with an ATP 250 title and semifinal exit at the French Open.
Djokovic has been inconsistent in the past year, making deep runs at several events while also exiting early in a few. However, the last month has been fruitful for him. He bagged his 100th ATP Tour-level title with a triumph in Geneva before heading to the 2025 French Open.
In Paris, the 24-time Grand Slam champion defeated unseeded players in straight sets in the first four rounds. Next, he got the better of World No. 3 Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinal. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner stopped the Serb from advancing further with a 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3) win in the semifinal.
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During a short podcast episode, where Roddick recapped Day 13 of the French Open, the American made a bold prediction.
"I'm going to say this right now: Novak can win Wimbledon. I'm just going to tell you.... Nothing he does at 38 becomes easier when he steps onto a clay court... Everything he does well at 38 gets better when he steps onto a grass court... I would suspect that he walks into Wimbledon saying, "This is my best shot to win a Major." And I fully believe that," Andy Roddick asserted (from 9:40).
Roddick believes that Djokovic's semifinal run at Roland Garros has significantly boosted his chances at Wimbledon. He noted that the Serb has now found the right rhythm for a Grand Slam, avoiding the long gap that often left him questioning whether to enter smaller events that offered little motivation.
Andy Roddick lauds Novak Djokovic for his immense efforts against Jannik Sinner in the 2025 French Open SF
Andy Roddick heaped praise on Novak Djokovic following his semifinal loss at the French Open. The American highlighted the 38-year-old’s relentless effort and love for the sport. Despite being down two sets and struggling to gain control in rallies against Jannik Sinner, Djokovic continued to fight with the same passion he displayed early in his career.
"Novak—24 slams won, down two sets, struggling to make headway in any meaningful way in exchanges—and yet still fighting his a** off as if it was his first time in a semi-final," Andy Roddick said.
"Trying everything under the sun: drop shots, came out of the gate attacking the forehand, literally misdirection with Sinner—just doing everything humanly possible," he added.
Roddick added that these moments of "limited upside" are, in some ways, even more impressive than Djokovic’s dominating Slam wins, as they reflect a deep love for the game.
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