Novak Djokovic wins 5-set Wimbledon thriller to reach semis
Novak Djokovic advances to the Wimbledon semifinals after winning the longest quarter-final match in the tournament's history.
What happened
Novak Djokovic has secured a place in the Wimbledon semifinals by defeating Auger-Aliassime in a five-set marathon. The match lasted five hours and is reported as the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history.
Coverage from the BBC, The Guardian, and ESPN emphasizes the grueling nature of the contest, described as a "thriller" and an "epic." SMH.com.au highlights Djokovic's resilience, quoting his reference to his "racquet and a lot of heart." According to Al Jazeera, the victory sets up a semifinal showdown between Djokovic and Sinner.
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Coverage (14)
- Novak Djokovic Made Wimbledon History At 39 Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Djokovic sees off Auger-Aliassime in Wimbledon epic to set up Sinner semi-final The Guardian · 45d ago
- Djokovic survives longest-ever Wimbledon quarter-final Wimbledon · 45d ago
- Djokovic outlasts Auger-Aliassime after more than 5 hours to reach Wimbledon semifinals at age 39 East Idaho News · 45d ago
- Djokovic shines in longest Wimbledon quarter-final as Gauff, Zverev break new ground Reuters · 45d ago
- Djokovic Beats Auger-Aliassime in Historic Match, Updated Wimbledon Men's Tennis Bracket, Results Bleacher Report · 45d ago
- Wimbledon 2026: Novak Djokovic survives thriller with Felix Auger-Aliassime, sets semifinal vs. Jannik Sinner CBS Sports · 45d ago
- Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic wins grueling 5-set thriller over Felix Auger-Aliassime, setting up semifinal with reigning champion Jannik Sinner Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- How Novak Djokovic Defied Time—And Himself—to Win Longest Wimbledon Quarterfinal Ever Sports Illustrated · 45d ago
- 'It is not normal' BBC · 45d ago
- ‘Racquet and a lot of heart’: Djokovic claims longest-ever Wimbledon quarter-final SMH.com.au · 45d ago
- Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals: Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime in five-set marathon The Guardian · 45d ago
- Djokovic wins five-hour epic to earn Sinner showdown at Wimbledon Al Jazeera · 45d ago
- Novak Djokovic wins 5-set Wimbledon thriller to reach semis ESPN · 45d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
Who did Novak Djokovic defeat in the quarter-finals?
Djokovic beat Auger-Aliassime.
How long did the match last?
The match was a five-hour epic and the longest-ever Wimbledon quarter-final.
Who will Djokovic face in the semifinals?
Djokovic is scheduled for a showdown with Sinner.
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