Novak Djokovic Stages Comeback, Moves One Set From Wimbledon Semifinal
Novak Djokovic surged ahead on 3 July 2026 at Wimbledon, taking a 7‑6(10), 3‑6, 5‑2 lead over Félix Auger‑Aliassime and positioning himself just one set away from a semifinal clash with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
The Serbian legend, seeded seventh, captured the first set in a tense tiebreak before dropping the second. In the fourth set he broke Auger‑Aliassime at love, then held serve to push the lead to 5‑2. The crowd roared as Djokovic fanned his forehand for a winner that set up the break, while the Canadian showed visible frustration, even smashing his racket.
Djokovic’s opening set stretched to a 10‑point tiebreak, ending 7‑6(10). Auger‑Aliassime answered with a 6‑3 second set, exploiting a few unforced errors from the Serbian. The third set saw Djokovic claim a 6‑3 win, breaking the Canadian twice. By the fifth game of the fourth, Djokovic was up 5‑2, having won ten of the last twelve points, and appeared in full control.
At 39, Djokovic remains a 24‑time Grand Slam champion, yet his service games have been under pressure this tournament, holding only 81 of 90 service games overall. Breaking Auger‑Aliassime at love highlighted his ability to seize momentum when it matters most. A win would mark his 25th Wimbledon quarterfinal appearance and set up a high‑stakes semifinal against Sinner, the tournament’s top seed.
If Djokovic closes out the match in four sets, he will face Jannik Sinner in the semifinals on 4 July. That encounter promises a clash of styles: Sinner’s aggressive baseline play versus Djokovic’s relentless defense and tactical variety. A victory would also keep Djokovic in contention for a record‑tying eighth Wimbledon title, a storyline that has dominated the tournament’s narrative.
The Centre Court audience cheered loudly each time Djokovic secured a point, especially after the love break. Fans waved Serbian flags and chanted his name, creating an electric atmosphere that seemed to lift the veteran’s energy. Auger‑Aliassime, meanwhile, fought back with a gutsy forehand hold at 5‑3, but the Serbian’s composure proved decisive.
- First‑set tiebreak: 7‑6(10) to Djokovic
- Second set: 3‑6 to Auger‑Aliassime
- Third set: 6‑3 to Djokovic
- Fourth set (in progress): 5‑2 to Djokovic
- Service holds: Djokovic 81/90 overall this week; Auger‑Aliassime broken twice, once at love
The match continues to draw global attention, with ESPN and BBC broadcasting live. Fans can also follow the action on Fubo’s free trial. As the fourth set ticks on, all eyes remain on Djokovic’s quest to add another Wimbledon semifinal to his storied career.