Novak Djokovic wanted to make this much clear after losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday: This was not a farewell performance. Djokovic intends to compete again at the All England Club.

Less than an hour after leaving the court following his straight-sets loss to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, Novak Djokovic said he didn't believe this would be his final Wimbledon appearance. The 38-year-old had an emotional exit as he walked off the court following the 6-3,

Novak Djokovic suffered pain, both physical and emotional, in the Wimbledon semifinals on Friday. The emotional pain comes from another lost chance at his 25th career Grand Slam. Djokovic had made six straight Wimbledon finals until this year when he fell to Jannik Sinner in three sets.