Novak Djokovic produced another display of resilience at Wimbledon by overcoming Felix Auger-Aliassime after more than five hours of play. The victory allowed him to reach a new semifinal at the All England Club and continue expanding a collection of historic records, although the Serbian made it clear right after the match that, at this stage of his career, statistics hold a very secondary place.
Far from dwelling on the numbers, Djokovic preferred to focus on the enormous physical exertion that the match entailed and on the upcoming challenge awaiting him in London. The Serbian will face the world number one in the semifinals and admitted that, before thinking about anything else, his priority is to recharge his energy after one of the most demanding matches he has played in recent years.
This is what Djokovic said courtside after defeating Auger-Aliassime
"I was telling the kids to go to sleep after the fourth set, but they didn't listen to me. I'm glad they stayed because, honestly, it was one of the best matches I've played on this court in my entire career," Nole said into the microphone courtside, with his usual humor.
"It's great to have won this match and hear certain stats, but for me, it's just another semifinal. I'll look at all the numbers and stats when my career is over. Right now, it's all about the work. I still need to recover, I'm still in the tournament, and in a few days, I'll be facing the best player in the world," added the Belgrade native seconds later.
Djokovic's words reflect the mindset that has accompanied him throughout his career. Even after an epic victory and further enlarging his legacy, the Serbian avoids looking back. His only goal remains the next match.
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