Djokovic Survives De Minaur Thriller! Wimbledon Glory Still On?!
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Novak Djokovic survived a stern test from Alex de Minaur to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, keeping his hopes alive for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. The Serbian star battled back from a set down to overcome the Australian in a hard-fought match on Centre Court.
Djokovic Overcomes Early Struggles
The match started poorly for Djokovic, who lost the first set in just 31 minutes. De Minaur's aggressive play and accurate shot placement caused the seven-time champion all sorts of problems. However, Djokovic gradually found his rhythm, winning the next two sets in attritional baseline rallies.
Federer's Presence Adds Pressure
Adding to the pressure was the presence of Roger Federer, watching from the Royal Box. Djokovic admitted feeling the weight of expectation, especially given Federer's record eight Wimbledon titles. "This is probably the first time he is watching me and I have won the match!" Djokovic joked after the victory.
De Minaur's Fightback
De Minaur refused to go down without a fight, jumping to a 4-1 lead in the fourth set. He even had a point to extend his lead to 5-1. However, Djokovic dug deep, winning five consecutive games to secure his place in the quarter-finals.
What's Next for Djokovic?
Djokovic will now face Italian 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli for a place in the semi-finals. A potential semi-final clash with world number one Jannik Sinner looms large. Can Djokovic continue his quest for Wimbledon glory and etch his name further into tennis history? Only time will tell!
- Djokovic reached his 16th Wimbledon quarter-final.
- He is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title.
- He will face Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals.