London (Lord Media): Serbian tennis veteran Novak Djokovic has qualified for the Wimbledon semi-finals after defeating Canada’s third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the tournament’s longest-ever quarter-final. The match lasted five hours and 15 minutes.
The 39-year-old Djokovic triumphed in a thrilling contest with scores of 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6, 6-7. This victory brings him closer to equaling the Wimbledon record with an eighth title and securing his 25th Grand Slam overall.
After the match, Djokovic expressed that being part of this memorable encounter was an honor and one of the best matches of his Wimbledon career.
He added that seizing opportunities at decisive moments was key to his success, while the enthusiastic support from the fans made the match even more unforgettable.
Djokovic will now face defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semi-final.
