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Novak Djokovic's Wife Jelena Leads Tennis World in Standing Ovation as Serb Makes Wimbledon History with 5h15m Marathon QF Win
Djokovic won in five hours and 15 minutes to reach a record-extending 15th Wimbledon semi-final as Gauff and Zverev also advanced.
On Tuesday, Novak Djokovic outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon quarter-final in history, prevailing 7-6 3-6 6-3 6-7 7-6 after five hours and 15 minutes.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner now awaits Djokovic in the semi-finals after defeating Jan-Lennard Struff 7-5 7-6 6-3, despite earlier doubts about his ability in extreme heat.
American Coco Gauff reached her first semi-final with a composed 4-6 6-3 6-3 victory over fellow American Jessica Pegula on Centre Court, calling the win "pretty insane."
Germany's Alexander Zverev broke new ground reaching his first quarter-final after finishing off Czech Jiri Lehecka, while Karolina Muchova eliminated Naomi Osaka's bid for a fifth Grand Slam title.
The 39-year-old Djokovic's record-extending 15th Wimbledon semi-final positions him to capture a record-equalling eighth crown at the All England Club and a 25th Grand Slam trophy atop the all-time list.
39 years old? Exhausted? Novak Djokovic proves in the longest quarter-final of Wimbledon history why he is the toughest tennis pro – and explains what still drives him.
Former world number one Novak Djokovic reached the top four for the 15th time at the Wimbledon Grand Slam tournament when he defeated Canadian number one Felix Auger-Aliassime 7:6 (10), 3:6, 6:3, 6:7 (4), 7:6 (4) after a marathon battle that lasted five hours and 15 minutes.