Novak Djokovic survives marathon quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Novak Djokovic triumphed over Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-hour, 15-minute quarter-final at Wimbledon. The match ended with a thrilling tiebreak score of 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (10-4), marking the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history. At 39, Djokovic's resilience showcased his ability to compete against younger opponents, though he expressed concerns about recovering for his upcoming semi-final against Jannik Sinner. The match demonstrated Djokovic's continued pursuit of grand slam records amidst a brutal physical challenge. He seeks to advance further but acknowledges the difficulty of the journey ahead.
- •Djokovic defeats Auger-Aliassime in a record-setting quarter-final.
- •Match lasted five hours and 15 minutes, the longest at Wimbledon.
- •Djokovic will face Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals on Friday.
- •At 39, Djokovic must recover quickly for the next match.
- •The match showcased Djokovic's struggle against younger competition.
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"At 39, after playing for five hours and 15 minutes in the longest Wimbledon quarter-final ever, Djokovic may now struggle physically against Jannik Sinner; but on Centre Court, it felt as if the recognition for his latest fight was enough
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