Novak Djokovic booked his place in a record-equalling 15th Wimbledon semi-final—and an eighth in a row—adding yet another remarkable chapter to his extraordinary legacy at the All England Club. But the milestone came only after one of the most demanding victories of his career.
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— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2026
The 39-year-old Serbian star, seeded No. 8, drew on every ounce of his experience to overcome world No. 4 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who is 14 years his junior, in a gripping contest that turned into an instant classic. The match went the full five sets and lasted five hours and 15 minutes, setting a new record as the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history.
My longest Wimbledon match ever. An unforgettable nightshift 💪 pic.twitter.com/q0D10PVwFw
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) July 7, 2026
Djokovic, the men’s all-time record holder with 24 Grand Slam singles titles, prevailed 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6(10-4) to secure his place in the last four. He will now face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner for a place in the final.
The statistics reflected just how finely balanced the encounter was. Djokovic edged Auger-Aliassime by the slimmest of margins, winning 188 points to the Canadian’s 185 and finishing with 29 games to his opponent’s 28.
Reflecting on the marathon victory, Djokovic said he had earned the historic win “with my racket and a lot of heart”—a fitting summary of a performance that once again underscored his resilience and enduring greatness.
As he left Centre Court, the Serbian champion also applauded his opponent, acknowledging the exceptional quality of a match that will be remembered as one of Wimbledon’s most dramatic quarter-finals.
