Djokovic defeats Auger-Aliassime in five-set Wimbledon quarterfinal

Novak Djokovic defeated No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set Wimbledon quarterfinal on Tuesday. The match lasted five hours and 15 minutes and ended in a final-set tiebreaker. Djokovic won the first set 7-6 (10) before Auger-Aliassime took the second set 6-3.

Djokovic won the third set 6-3, Auger-Aliassime won the fourth set 7-6 (4), and Djokovic closed out the match with a 7-6 (4) victory in the fifth set. The match was the longest Wimbledon quarterfinal in tournament history. Djokovic received treatment for a lower-leg issue during the first set and stretched multiple times during the fifth set.

Match details Djokovic reached match point after a forehand winner in the final tiebreaker. Auger-Aliassime's error on the next point ended the contest just before the 11 p.m. curfew at the All England Club. Djokovic raised his arms and performed a short dance after the handshake at the net. He later said he won the match with "racket and a lot of heart" and "management of the nerves."

context The result gave Djokovic a record eighth consecutive Wimbledon semifinal appearance. It was also his 50th five-set match at a major tournament. Djokovic said he remains able to compete against younger players despite the physical demands of five-set matches. Auger-Aliassime said the outcome showed Djokovic's repeated ability to win close contests.