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3 min readUpdated: Jul 8, 2026 06:28 AM IST<\/p>\n

Novak Djokovic turned back the clock yet again on the Wimbledon Centre Court as he outlasted third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime after an epic marathon to reach his eighth successive semi-final at the grass-court Slam on Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n

The 39-year-old emerged victorious in the longest-ever men\u2019s quarter-final played at Wimbledon, eclipsing the Canadian in 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) after five hours and 15 minutes on the court, eclipsing the 2008 singles quarter-final clash between Rainer Sch\u00fcttler and Arnauld Clement (5h 12 min). The victory also concluded as Djokovic\u2019s second-longest match ever at SW19, just behind his 2018 semi-final triumph over Rafael Nadal in five hours and 17 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Novak Djokovic is 39 years old and just won a 5 hour and 15 minute match at Wimbledon \ud83d\ude2e pic.twitter.com\/ekB1peElnX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

A double fault from Djokovic \u200bgifted Auger-Aliassime a break to go up 5-3 in the \u200bnext set, and the Canadian held his nerve and serve in the next game to draw level in the contest, before the Centre \u200bCourt roof was closed at around 7.40 p.m. local \u200btime. The move prompted complaints from Djokovic, but he composed himself as the \u200cthird \u2060set got underway and produced cleaner ball-striking to finally break Auger-Aliassime in the sixth game and then tighten his grip on the match.<\/p>\n

Records splash<\/p>\n

The 39-year-old Djokovic continues to break records as he chases a 25th Grand Slam title. He\u2019s reached a record-setting eighth consecutive Wimbledon final four \u2014 moving him one ahead of Roger Federer for most consecutive men\u2019s singles semifinal appearances at the grass-court tournament.<\/p>\n

The win also came in his 50th five-setter at a Grand Slam, surpassing the Open Era record held by Stan Wawrinka. Eyeing a record 25th Major, Djokovic will also be the oldest semi-finalist at a major in nearly 50 years since Ken Rosewall (42 years) at the 1977 Australian Open.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith racket and a lot of heart,\u201d Djokovic said as he reflected on the win, \u201cand management of the nerves.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are the kind of moments I still play tennis for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Djokovic will next face top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals, whom he trails 5-6 in all meetings.<\/p>\n

\u2013 With agency inputs<\/p>\n

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