Djokovic’s Grind to Semi-Finals | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Novak Djokovic stunned the tennis world with a five-set, five-hour marathon victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime at Wimbledon—despite battling a calf injury—securing his spot in the semi-finals against defending champ Jannik Sinner. At 39, Djokovic continues to defy age, setting records with his 15th Wimbledon semi-final and 55th Grand Slam semi-final appearance, while chasing his 25th Grand Slam title and tying Federer’s eight Wimbledon crowns. Though he’s won five of their 11 prior meetings—including two at Wimbledon—Sinner’s recent semi-final win in 2025 adds pressure. Djokovic’s gritty…