Novak Djokovic reaches the Wimbledon semi-finals after winning the tournament’s longest quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime. The match runs to five sets and lasts 5 hours and 15 minutes, with Djokovic saving and responding to multiple momentum shifts as Auger-Aliassime pushes him into a deciding-set tie-break. Djokovic wins the opening set 7-6 (12-10), drops the second 3-6, takes the third 6-3, loses the fourth 6-7 (4-7), and then prevails in the final set tie-break to complete the comeback.
Multiple reports say Djokovic deals with a physical issue after suffering a calf problem in the first set. Yahoo Sports also reports that Djokovic has a heated exchange with the tournament referee, Denise Parnell, during the match.
By progressing, Djokovic sets up a semi-final meeting with defending champion Jannik Sinner, who awaits him in the final four at the All England Club.
