Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Wimbledon match.
Novak Djokovic continues to etch his name into the history books and now stands on the brink of yet another milestone — 100 career wins at Wimbledon. In London, the Serb has once again advanced to the quarter-finals, where he will face Flavio Cobolli, a player enjoying a solid season but still seeking his first win over a top-5 opponent.
Flavio Cobolli
Flavio Cobolli has reached this stage with composed performances and signs of progress on grass. In London, he overcame several opponents, including Jakub Mensik and Marin Cilic, while dropping only one set throughout the tournament. His grass-court record this season is six wins and two losses. However, Cobolli has consistently fallen short against elite competition, losing six straight matches against top-5 ranked players. At Grand Slam level, he has faced top-5 opponents three times without winning a single set.
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic typically elevates his game at this tournament’s crucial stages. He battled past Alex de Minaur in a demanding contest, showing his trademark resilience in a testing fourth set. In London, his statistics are impressive — averaging 14 aces and just three double faults per match. His record in Wimbledon quarter-finals speaks for itself, having advanced from this stage in 12 of his 14 appearances.
Flavio Cobolli vs Novak Djokovic Prediction
While Novak Djokovic may occasionally start slowly in earlier rounds, he consistently delivers his elite-level performance when it matters most. Despite the improvement shown by Flavio Cobolli, he has yet to prove he can seriously challenge a player of the calibre of Novak Djokovic. The expectation is for the Serb to win with a margin of at least seven games.
