Novak Djokovic is on the verge of making tennis history, with a chance to win a record 25th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon next week, aged 39.

What's behind his success?

His better-than-ever serve and greater aggressiveness in his game are key factors, as he looks to conserve energy and outmaneuver his opponents.

Why the change in strategy?

Djokovic knows he can't play like he did in his mid-2000s heyday, or even 10 years ago, and has made adjustments to his game, recognizing that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have changed the concept of defense in tennis.

What comes next?

In his upcoming fourth-round Wimbledon match against Roman Safiullin, Djokovic will likely go for quick kills, taking the ball early and putting pressure on his opponent, as he did in his third-round win over Arthur Rinderknech.

Djokovic's strategy is to take the ball early and put pressure on his opponents, as he stated in a news conference ahead of the French Open, saying he's not getting any younger and needs to adapt his game to conserve energy.

On 18 June, Djokovic lost to João Fonseca in the French Open, after being two sets up, only the second time in 303 matches he's lost from that position, highlighting the need for him to be more aggressive in his game.

Djokovic's serve has been a key factor in his success, with Christopher Eubanks, former world No. 29, noting that Djokovic's win over Alcaraz at the Australian Open in 2025, where he suffered a hamstring injury, forced him to play all-out, first-strike tennis to win in four sets.

As Djokovic approaches his fifth decade, he's aware that he needs to make the most of his opportunities, and his aggressive game plan is a testament to his determination to succeed at the highest level, with a record 25th Grand Slam title within his sights.

Djokovic's rivals, including Alcaraz and Sinner, will be pushing him to his limits, but with his improved serve and aggressive game plan, he's well-placed to make a deep run at Wimbledon, and potentially make history in the process.

The crowd at Wimbledon will be eagerly anticipating Djokovic's next match, as he looks to continue his winning streak and move closer to his goal of a record 25th Grand Slam title, with his aggressive serve and game plan being key to his success,