Novak Djokovic vs Dan Evans

🎾 Wimbledon 2025 – Novak Djokovic vs Dan Evans Preview

ATP – 1/32 Finals | Grass | July 3, 2025

🧠 Form & Context

Novak Djokovic
🏆 Slam machine still ticking: Despite a patchy 22–9 record in 2025, he broke his title drought by lifting the Geneva trophy and remains a five-set titan.
😤 Tough opener: Dropped a set to Alexandre Muller and took a medical timeout at 1–2 in the third. Still managed to storm through the last two sets 6–2, 6–2.
🎯 Wimbledon legacy: 7-time champion, finalist in each of the last six editions (2018–2024), losing only to Alcaraz the past two years.
📊 Slam reliability: Hasn’t lost before the third round at a Slam since 2017, boasting a 72–3 record in Grand Slam second rounds.
💪 Still elite at adapting: No one adjusts mid-match like Novak—especially on grass, where his court coverage and anticipation are legendary.

Dan Evans
🌱 Back in rhythm: Started the grass swing without a single ATP main draw win in 2025, but has now collected five—including a solid R1 win over Jay Clarke.
🇬🇧 Home soil spark: Three-time R3 finisher at Wimbledon. Feeds off Centre Court energy and crowd support.
💡 Veteran touch: Over 100 career grass wins. Classic grass-court game built around the slice backhand, flat forehand, and soft net skills.
👀 H2H stat quirk: Owns a unique 1–0 record against Djokovic from their Monte Carlo clash in 2021—still the only player undefeated against Novak in a match with multiple sets.
🪙 Rare shot: At age 34 and outside the Top 150, this might be his last real Centre Court opportunity—expect full commitment.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Dan Evans has a game that suits the grass—compact swings, clever angles, and a slice that stays low. If he serves well and Djokovic is still managing physical issues, the Brit could frustrate and extend rallies, especially in the early stages. His variety could draw some uncharacteristic errors if Novak starts passively again.

But over best-of-five at Wimbledon, the scales almost always tilt in Djokovic’s favor. His return game puts constant pressure on the Evans serve, and his ability to dominate the backhand exchange will be key. If Evans starts rushing or loses confidence on serve, Novak will pounce.

Look for Evans to throw in drop shots, net charges, and crowd-sparking flourishes. But the longer the match lasts, the more likely it is that Djokovic locks in and grinds his way through.

🔮 Prediction

This should be fun while it’s close. Evans might grab a set or stretch a few into tiebreaks if he starts well. But Djokovic has the stamina, the track record, and the champion’s poise to weather early storms and outlast another worthy challenger.

Prediction: Djokovic in 4 sets — expect flair, crowd moments, and a strong first hour from Evans before the machine takes over.