“For 99% of players, that would be fantastic. For me it’s good but not enough,” he said, describing himself as “both blessed and cursed.”

The loss ended his latest bid for a record-extending eighth Wimbledon title. Sinner, the world No. 1 and defending champion, advanced to his second consecutive Wimbledon final and seventh career Grand Slam final, according to José Morgado’s reporting.

Djokovic’s comments explicitly ruled out any retirement implication, focusing instead on a targeted return to the All England Club.