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Djokovic Battles Through Epic to Reach Wimbledon Semis
7 Jul
Summary
- Djokovic, 39, won a five-hour, five-set match to reach the semifinals.
- He faced an ankle and calf injury during the intense Centre Court battle.
- Djokovic will now face top seed Jannik Sinner in the next round.
Novak Djokovic, at 39, has reached the Wimbledon semifinals following a dramatic five-hour, five-set victory over Félix Auger-Aliassime. The intense match on Centre Court concluded just before the 11 p.m. curfew.
Djokovic's path to this stage included overcoming an early physical scare, receiving treatment for an ankle and calf issue in the first set. Despite the physical toll, he persevered through the grueling contest, ultimately securing his spot in the next round.
The Serbian star is now set to face top-seeded Jannik Sinner. This highly anticipated semifinal clash will test Djokovic as he continues his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title, with his physical condition after Tuesday's epic likely to be a critical factor.
