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The Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semi-final after tough Cobolli battle
NOVAK DJOKOVIC fought past a determined Flavio Cobolli to reach a record 14th Wimbledon men's singles semi-final, setting up a high-stakes showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner. The Serbian star, chasing a 25th Grand Slam title, overcame a shaky start to win 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 on Centre Court. Queen Camilla, wife of King Charles III, watched from the Royal Box alongside actor Hugh Grant, offering her support to Djokovic before the match. The 38-year-old initially struggled against Cobolli, who took the first set in a tie-break with aggressive play. However, Djokovic regained control, breaking twice in the second set and seizing key moments in the third and fourth to secure victory. Djokovic now surpasses Roger Federer's record of 13 Wimbledon semi-finals, extending his own all-time mark to 52 Grand Slam semi-final appearances. A win in the next round would move him closer to breaking the tie with Margaret Court for the most Grand Slam singles titles. Sinner, who defeated Ben Shelton earlier, poses a fresh challenge, having won their last four encounters. The other semi-final features defending champion Carlos Alcaraz against Taylor Fritz. - AFP
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Novak Djokovic appears in agony and gets into worrying position after ‘struggling with breathing' at Wimbledon
NOVAK DJOKOVIC battled past Alex de Minaur to book a quarter-final spot at Wimbledon for the sixteenth time. But the Serb was made to work for the victory after being hammered 6-1 in the opening set, before Advertisement 3 Djokovic appeared to be in pain during the match against De Minaur Credit: PA 3 Djokovic removed his shirt and massaged his chest during the match Credit: AFP And during the match he looked visibly uncomfortable as he crouched down holding his head during a break between games. It was even thought that Djokovic may have been suffering from stomach pains as he was seen massaging himself heavily. But Djokovic insisted after the match: "No, no, it was all good. "It was just trying to manage, sometimes, the breathing after thirty-plus-shot rallies from the back of the court. Advertisement READ MORE ON NOVAK DJOKOVIC "You need a breather and you don't have much time, so that was the case [with the massaging]." Djokovic's win set up a quarter-final with Italian 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli. And he is still on course for a semi-final with world no.1 Jannik Sinner, who had to Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov was two sets up against the Australian and US Open champion and dictating proceedings before screaming out "my pec, my pec" Advertisement Most read in Sport 3 WIMBLEDON 2025 LIVE - FOLLOW ALL THE LATEST SCORES AND UPDATES FROM A THRILLING FORTNIGHT AT SW19 BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Following that injury, Dimitrov was forced to retire from the match leaving Sinner to face America's Ben Shelton in the quarter-final. Advertisement And Djokovic and Sinner remain on course for a grandstand finale against Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic gets away with X-rated outburst as Wimbledon crowd left in stunned silence_1
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Novak Djokovic comes through tough test against Katie Boulter's fiance Alex de Minaur to reach Wimbledon quarter-final
NOVAK DJOKOVIC shook off an awful start to beat Alex de Minaur and book a place in the Wimbledon last eight. The Serbian, 38, came out looking out of sorts on Centre Court, but rallied through apparent physical issues to beat the Aussie 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4. Advertisement 5 Djokovic was pushed to the limit by the Aussie Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 The Serbian didn't always look physically comfortable Credit: PA 5 Alex de Minaur is among the speediest players in the world Credit: EPA 5 Roger Federer watched his former rival from the Royal Box Credit: Getty THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at 5 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - follow all the latest scores and updates from a thrilling fortnight at SW19
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Djokovic advances at Wimbledon in pursuit of 25th Grand Slam title
NOVAK DJOKOVIC began his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought victory at Wimbledon on Tuesday. The Serbian star, seeded sixth, overcame a mid-match challenge from France's Alexandre Muller to win 6-1, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2, 6-2. Djokovic dominated the opening set on Centre Court, breaking Muller three times. However, the Frenchman fought back to claim the second set in a tense tie-break. The 38-year-old Serb quickly regained control, securing the next two sets with relative ease. Since 2023, Djokovic has been tied with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Wimbledon presents his best chance to break the record, having reached every final here since 2018. Despite recent losses to Carlos Alcaraz in the past two finals, Djokovic remains determined to match Roger Federer's record of eight men's titles at the All England Club. With younger rivals like Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner rising, Djokovic acknowledges the urgency of his mission. 'Every match counts now,' he said after the win. 'I know the challenge ahead, but I'm ready.'
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Djokovic credits miracle pills for Wimbledon win amid health scare
NOVAK DJOKOVIC revealed he relied on 'doctors' miracle pills' to push through physical struggles during his opening Wimbledon victory against Alexandre Muller. The Serbian star, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title, triumphed 6-1, 6-7 (7/9), 6-2, 6-2 in a late-night Centre Court battle. Djokovic dominated early but faced a setback in the second set before recovering. 'I went from feeling my absolute best for a set and a half to my absolute worst for about 45 minutes,' he admitted. 'Whether it was a stomach bug, I don't know what it is. I struggled with that but the energy came back after some doctors' miracle pills.' The seven-time Wimbledon champion expressed reverence for the tournament, calling it a 'childhood dream.' With 24 Grand Slam titles, tied with Margaret Court, Djokovic sees Wimbledon as his best chance to make history. At 38, he aims to match Roger Federer's eight Wimbledon titles while fending off younger rivals like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Djokovic's next match will test his resilience further as he navigates physical challenges and rising competition. Fans await to see if his determination—and those miracle pills—will carry him to another title.
