Wimbledon Sends Personal Message to Novak Djokovic Amid Retirement Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The tennis world was abuzz with retirement speculation for Novak Djokovic following his straight‑sets loss to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals.

The world No. 1 rolled past a compromised version of the seven-time champion as the shadows fell over Centre Court.

Novak Djokovic went up against one of the sport’s most powerful young players Friday and fell to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinal round Friday. The 38-year-old Djokovic was hoping to get a chance to compete against superstar Carlos Alcaraz in the championship Sunday, but Sinner dominated in a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 triumph.

Following his Wimbledon semifinal loss to Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic discussed the impact his recent groin injury had on his match. Here's more:

Novak Djokovic shares the Grand Slam record -- has he missed his best chance to win another major? We break it down.

Top seed Jannik Sinner ensured Novak Djokovic will be absent from a Wimbledon men's singles final for the first time in eight years after handing the Serbian great a brutal Centre Court battering on Friday.