Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime during their men's singles quarter-final tennis match on the ninth day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.
Novak Djokovic admitted even he was surprised by his ability to out-last Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic that ranked as the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history.
Djokovic is 14 years older than Auger-Aliassime and had to battle a calf injury throughout a Centre Court classic lasting five hours and 15 minutes in sweltering temperatures.
The 39-year-old Serb somehow summoned up the energy, focus and will-power to beat the Canadian third seed 7-6 (12/10) 3-6 6-3 6-7 (4/7) 7-6 (10/4), booking a blockbuster semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Djokovic appeared out on his feet at times in the final set, which was only settled in a nerve-shredding tie-break that finished just minutes before the curfew that would have halted play for the night.
