Sports · 7 July 2026
Djokovic wins longest Wimbledon quarter-final, plays Sinner next
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On Tuesday, the 39-year-old Novak Djokovic achieved a historic victory in the longest Wimbledon quarter-final ever, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set match that extended beyond five hours and fifteen minutes. This significant win leads to a semi-final matchup on Friday with Jannik Sinner, who currently holds the championship title. Djokovic seeks to secure his 25th Grand Slam title, a new record.
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