Wimbledon 2026 | Of longevity and supreme fitness: Novak Djokovic, all of 39, keeps redefining his career graph

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon semifinals after a grueling five-set victory against Felix Auger-Aliassime. At 39, his performance highlights his exceptional fitness and longevity in professional tennis.
Why it matters
Djokovic's continued success at an advanced age challenges traditional perceptions of athletic peak performance.
In tennis parlance, 39 years is when your career is in its autumn. But for Novak Djokovic, it is proving to be a glorious second summer.
The article is a standard sports feature focusing on athletic achievement.
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