‘Didn’t Want To Listen’ - Novak Djokovic Reacts to His Children Witnessing His Brutal 5 Hours 15 Minutes Wimbledon Match
Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon semifinals after a grueling five-hour match against Félix Auger-Aliassime. The 39-year-old tennis star expressed gratitude for his children's support during the tournament as he nears the end of his professional career.
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Djokovic's longevity and performance at the highest level of professional tennis continue to be a major narrative in the sports world.
Jul 7, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Novak Djokovic (SRB) celebrates after his match against Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) (not pictured) on day nine of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. © Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Tushar Bahl Wed, July 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM UTC · 3 min read Novak Djokovic is through to the semifinals of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, where another colossal match against Jannik Sinner awaits. The seven-time Wimbledon champion had to do it the hard way in his quarterfinal clash against Félix Auger-Aliassime on Tuesday, outlasting the Canadian to claim a remarkable 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6(4) victory.
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