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Djokovic Survives Marathon as Wimbledon Semifinals Take Shape

Novak Djokovic outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history Tuesday, prevailing 7-6(10), 6-3, 3-6, 6-7(4), 7-6(4) after five hours and 15 minutes of breathtaking tennis. The seven-time champion called it "one of the best matches I was part of at Wimbledon," and his survival sets up the anticipated semifinal clash with defending champion Jannik Sinner, who advanced earlier by defeating Jan-Lennard Struff 7-5, 7-6(4), 6-3. The epic victory also saw Djokovic surpass Roger Federer in yet another statistical milestone, further cementing his legendary status at the All England Club. Auger-Aliassime, gracious in defeat, said he "had a lot of belief until the end" despite falling short of his first Wimbledon semifinal. The third seed's gutsy performance reinforced why he remains one of the tour's most dangerous floaters despite still seeking his first major title.

Elsewhere in the quarterfinals, Alexander Zverev completed his suspended fourth-round match against Jiri Lehecka, ultimately prevailing 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(6) to reach his first Wimbledon quarterfinal. The German acknowledged losing focus mid-match but credited his opponent's stellar play. Meanwhile, Italian Flavio Cobolli continued his remarkable 2026 rise by reaching his second consecutive Wimbledon quarterfinal with a straight-sets victory over Alex de Minaur. With Sinner's semifinal berth secured, the world No. 1 has now eclipsed Stefan Edberg in career weeks at the top spot—another ATP milestone in an already stellar season. Off-court, the Bryan brothers publicly criticized the ATP's proposal to reduce doubles prize money and field sizes, calling the potential cuts a threat to the format's future viability.

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