Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic to Face Rising Star Cobolli in Quarterfinal Showdown

Novak Djokovic is set to take on Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in the Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinal, marking a compelling clash between seasoned excellence and surging talent. The match, scheduled for Centre Court, follows Djokovic’s dramatic four-set victory over Australia’s Alex De Minaur in the Round of 16.

De Minaur stunned fans by dismantling the Serbian veteran 6-1 in the first set, capitalizing on erratic serving and uncharacteristic errors from Djokovic. But the 24-time Grand Slam champion rebounded with trademark precision, securing the next three sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and booking his 14th Wimbledon quarterfinal appearance.

Cobolli’s Breakthrough Year Continues

Flavio Cobolli, meanwhile, continues a breakthrough season that has captured headlines across the tennis world. The 23-year-old Italian reached his maiden major quarterfinal after defeating Jakub Mensik and former US Open champion Marin Čilić in back-to-back rounds.

His Wimbledon run follows a string of career highs in 2025, starting with his first ATP title in Bucharest and culminating in a stunning win over Andrey Rublev to clinch the ATP 500 crown in Hamburg. Cobolli enters the quarterfinal ranked a career-best World No. 24.

However, despite his form, Cobolli has yet to defeat a top-10 player. His 0-11 record in such matchups—including four Grand Slam contests, all ending in straight sets—underscores the uphill task ahead of him against Djokovic.

Head-to-Head and Match Outlook

The head-to-head history favors Djokovic, who defeated Cobolli in straight sets at the 2024 Shanghai Masters. Cobolli’s aggressive baseline style and solid serve have been assets throughout the tournament, but facing Djokovic on Centre Court will be a test of mental and physical endurance.

Only if Djokovic plays significantly below his best—or replicates the inconsistent start he had against De Minaur—does Cobolli have a realistic shot at an upset. But the Serb’s focus and hunger for an eighth Wimbledon title appear sharper than ever.

With inputs from Wimbledon.