Djokovic wins five-hour epic to earn Sinner showdown at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a record-breaking five-hour Wimbledon quarterfinal match. He is set to face world number one Jannik Sinner in the semifinals as he pursues his 25th Grand Slam title.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Novak Djokovic has advanced to a record-extending 15th Wimbledon semifinal and 55th at the Grand Slams [Glyn Kirk/AFP] By AFP and Reuters Published On 8 Jul 2026 8 Jul 2026 Novak Djokovic survived the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set thriller, booking a mouth-watering last-four showdown with Jannik Sinner, while Coco Gauff scripted her own history by reaching the semifinals of all four Grand Slams with her win over Jessica Pegula.
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