History rewritten! Djokovic survives five-set battle and enters Wimbledon record books
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Novak Djokovic has advanced to the semifinals of Wimbledon 2026 after an incredible five-set victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Details: Djokovic defeated Auger-Aliassime in the quarterfinals with a 3-2 set score, spending 5 hours and 14 minutes on court.
The match turned into a real marathon. Auger-Aliassime took two sets and kept the intrigue alive until the very end, but Djokovic once again showed his trademark resilience at the decisive moment.
The encounter ended 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 in favor of the Serbian ace. The first and fifth sets were especially dramatic, both decided in nail-biting tiebreaks.
The Olly Tennis account noted that this was the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history. Such a marathon at the quarterfinal stage has become a historic milestone for the tournament.
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