Djokovic already thinking about Sinner after another marathon: "I still want to take one more step"

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Novak Djokovic has once again written another unforgettable page at Wimbledon. The Serbian defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, and 7-6 after 5 hours and 15 minutes of play to advance to a new semifinal at the London Grand Slam, where he will face the world number one, Jannik Sinner. At 39 years old, the Balkan player once again demonstrated that he remains one of the most formidable competitors on the circuit.

Far from reveling in the records he continues to accumulate, Djokovic focused on the magnitude of the match and the enormous physical effort he had to make to emerge victorious. The Serbian described the encounter as one of the best he has played at Wimbledon, praised the level shown by Auger-Aliassime, and acknowledged that his full attention is now on recovering to face the demanding challenge that awaits him in the semifinals.

Djokovic ranks his victory over Aliassime as one of the best

"It's exciting to be part of such an epic match that lasted over five hours. Honestly, it was one of the best matches I've been involved in at Wimbledon. I don't remember playing another one as long here. Maybe the final against Roger in 2019 comes close in duration. It was an incredibly close match. Either could have won. Félix played at a very high level. He only dropped a bit in the super tie-break, and that's where I capitalized on all the opportunities I had. I held on, chose the right shots, and that was enough. The crowd was fully engaged, especially in the last half-hour, and they understood how special the moment was, also battling against the curfew. I am very proud to have emerged victorious."

What does it mean to keep competing with the best at 39 years old?

"Yes, and I'm not surprised. At this age, being able to continue competing with players who are 15 years younger than me and beating them in such tight matches is a pleasant surprise. But at the same time, I always have the highest expectations of myself. I am very self-critical and demanding, although I also try to enjoy moments like this. I don't know what tomorrow will bring. I am still in the tournament and want to take at least one more step. But this match was like a final for me. I gave it my all. I think it was an exciting experience for us as players, for the stadium audience, and also for all the people who watched it on television. I am glad to be part of another historic match."

Novak Djokovic, with his eyes set on Sinner

"Now it's different from Australia. There I arrived much fresher after several months of preparation, and the long match was in the semifinals. Here it was in the quarterfinals, and now I have to face Sinner in the semifinals. But it is still another great performance for me in a Grand Slam. That is what matters most. I still try to prove to myself and others that I am capable of competing with the best players in the world and beating them on the most important stages. I did it in Australia, and I have done it here again. I hope I can do it in a couple more matches in London."

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