Novak Djokovic wins 5-set Wimbledon thriller to reach semis
- On Tuesday, Novak Djokovic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 , 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 , 7-6 in a five-set Wimbledon quarterfinal lasting five hours and 15 minutes.
- Djokovic suffered a left calf injury in the first set but continued playing through the pain after a medical time-out, defying Auger-Aliassime's persistent challenge.
- The victory marked Djokovic's 107th match win at the All England Club. During the match, he argued with officials over closing the Centre Court roof, stating, "We're an outdoor tournament."
- Djokovic will face world number one Jannik Sinner in Friday's semifinal after Sinner defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets on Tuesday.
- Bidding for a record 25th Grand Slam title, Djokovic aims to equal Roger Federer's eight Wimbledon crowns, having reached a record-extending 15th semifinal at the All England Club.
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All England Club fans enjoyed on Tuesday one of those epic Wimbledon matches that will cost them to forget. For 5 h and 15 m, two tennis players left their skins to try to reach the semifinals. The winner was Serbian champion Novak Djokovic, who continues...
Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner set for showdown of superstars in Wimbledon semifinals
Novak Djokovic will meet top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon men's singles semifinals after Serbia's seven-time event winner survived a record-breaking five-hour battle with Felix Auger-Aliassime in London on Tuesday, Meanwhile Italy's defending
Djokovic wins historic 5-hour marathon Wimbledon quarterfinal | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
LONDON >> Novak Djokovic outlasted third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon quarterfinal in history as the Serb prevailed 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 7-6(10-4) in five hours and 15 minutes on Tuesday to set up a showdown with holder Jannik Sinner.
39-year-old Novak Djokovic (ATP-8) continues to amaze and prove that he is capable of beating higher-ranked tennis players. In the Wimbledon quarterfinals, the Serb defeated Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime (ATP-4) 7:6 (12:10), 3:6, 6:3, 6:7 (4:7), 7:6 (10:4).
39-year-olds keep making history as Djokovic follows suit to Messi with epic Wimbledon QF win; Sinner awaits
It was a day to remember for two 39-year-olds. For one at the Wimbledon Centre Court as he moved into a record eighth-straight semifinal, and for the other at the Atlanta Stadium as he moved into the quarterfinals of his title defence.
It was the longest quarter-final of Wimbledon's history: Old star Novak Djokovic avoids the fight against Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime. Now the defending champion is waiting.
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