Overview
- Djokovic beat Felix Auger‑Aliassime in a five‑hour, 15‑minute, five‑set match on Tuesday to win the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history.
- The victory moved Djokovic to 107 career wins at Wimbledon and into his 15th Wimbledon semi-final and 55th Grand Slam semi-final overall at age 39.
- He took a medical timeout for a calf problem during the match, and commentators have raised concerns about his ability to recover on the short turnaround before the semi-final.
- After the match Djokovic jokingly said he would 'like to play 90 minutes like Messi,' a remark that went viral and sparked discussion about the physical demands of different sports.
- Djokovic will face defending champion Jannik Sinner on Friday on Centre Court in a rematch that will decide whether he can continue his bid for a record 25th major.