Novak Djokovic wins 5-set Wimbledon thriller to reach semis
Novak Djokovic advances to the 2026 Wimbledon semifinals following a grueling five-set victory against Felix Auger-Aliassime.
What happened
Novak Djokovic has secured a spot in the Wimbledon semifinals after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set match. This result updates the tournament bracket as the competition moves into the final stages.
Coverage from outlets including BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, CBS Sports, and Bleacher Report characterizes the encounter as a marathon thriller. Reporting emphasizes the intensity of the play, with some coverage noting the performance was described as not normal.
Attention now turns to the upcoming semifinal round.
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Coverage (14)
- Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic wins grueling 5-set thriller over Felix Auger-Aliassime, setting up semifinal with reigning champion Jannik Sinner Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Djokovic wins historic 5-hour marathon Wimbledon quarterfinal Honolulu Star-Advertiser · 45d ago
- Novak Djokovic beats Félix Auger-Aliassime at Wimbledon in five-set epic The New York Times · 45d ago
- Djokovic defeats Auger-Aliassime in fifth-set tie-break to set Sinner Wimbledon SF ATP Tour · 45d ago
- Djokovic wins five-hour epic to earn Sinner showdown at Wimbledon Al Jazeera · 45d ago
- Novak Djokovic Made Wimbledon History At 39 Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Djokovic sees off Auger-Aliassime in Wimbledon epic to set up Sinner semi-final The Guardian · 45d ago
- Djokovic survives longest-ever Wimbledon quarter-final Wimbledon · 45d ago
- Djokovic outlasts Auger-Aliassime after more than 5 hours to reach Wimbledon semifinals at age 39 East Idaho News · 45d ago
- Djokovic Beats Auger-Aliassime in Historic Match, Updated Wimbledon Men's Tennis Bracket, Results Bleacher Report · 45d ago
- 'It is not normal' BBC · 45d ago
- Wimbledon 2026: Novak Djokovic survives thriller with Felix Auger-Aliassime, sets semifinal vs. Jannik Sinner CBS Sports · 45d ago
- Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals: Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime in five-set marathon The Guardian · 45d ago
- Novak Djokovic wins 5-set Wimbledon thriller to reach semis ESPN · 45d ago
Questions people are asking
Who did Novak Djokovic defeat in the quarterfinals?
Novak Djokovic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Who is Djokovic's next opponent?
Djokovic is set to face Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.
How was the match decided?
The match was decided in five sets.
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