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Wimbledon Quarterfinals: Djokovic and Alcaraz in Spotlight

As rain and long matches define this year's tournament, top seeds Djokovic and Alcaraz advance amid crowd controversies and five-set marathons.

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Novak Djokovic is interviewed on court after beating Holger Rune on day eight of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Monday July 8, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story TENNIS Wimbledon. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

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Overview

  • Novak Djokovic faces Alex De Minaur after addressing crowd heckling in a contentious interview.
  • Carlos Alcaraz sets up a semifinal clash with Daniil Medvedev, filling the void left by Roger Federer.
  • Record number of five-set matches adds to the drama, with rain frequently disrupting play.
  • Djokovic suggests best-of-five format only for later rounds to balance player endurance and viewer engagement.
  • Attendance dips slightly due to weather, but the competition remains fierce and unpredictable.