Djokovic wins epic five-set thriller at Wimbledon to reach 15th semifinal

Novak Djokovic cemented his legendary status at Wimbledon with a grueling five-set victory over Felix Auger Aliassime, pushing his record to 107 wins at the All England Club and reaching his 15th semifinal. The marathon match, lasting over five hours, tested both players, with Djokovic ultimately prevailing 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6(10-4).

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A true ode to tennis, an epic battle, the threat of suspension due to the curfew in the tradition of Wimbledon and five and a quarter hours of struggle were part of the closing match of the ninth day of the All England Club that enlarged the legend of Novak Djokovic.

The contest was a true battle of wills, marked by Djokovic's resilience and Aliassime's strong performance. The match faced a potential suspension due to Wimbledon's strict 11 p.m. curfew, but play continued under the closed roof after the third set. Aliassime, showing significant improvement and a capacity to challenge top players, pushed Djokovic to the brink, even holding set points in the first set tiebreak.

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Record after record, Djokovic reached his fifteenth semifinal at Wimbledon, the eighth consecutive, which propels him to a showdown with the Italian Jannik Sinner, the current champion, with whom he will compete for a place in the final.

Djokovic, playing his 50th five-set match in a Grand Slam, demonstrated why he is considered one of the greatest, especially on grass. His 107 wins at Wimbledon are a testament to his enduring dominance. He now advances to face Jannik Sinner, the reigning champion, in a highly anticipated semifinal clash. This match is a significant step in Djokovic's ongoing quest to break more records and assert his continued claim to the world number one ranking, while Carlos Alcaraz is sidelined.

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The seven-time champion at the All England Club took 5 and a quarter hours to overcome the Canadian, who always kept pace and held the winner of twenty-four Grand Slams in a duel that from the third set was played with the roof closed and was threatened with suspension due to the traditional curfew in Wimbledon.