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Djokovic outlasts Auger-Aliassime after more than 5 hours to reach Wimbledon semifinals at age 39

Headline from East Idaho News, from the development of Jul 7, 2026

Newest development Jul 8, 2026 · 2 reportsDjokovic wins historic 5-hour marathon Wimbledon quarterfinal

LONDON (AP) — Side to side. Corner to corner. Novak Djokovic kept pushing Felix Auger-Aliassime back and forth along the Centre Court baseline at Wimbledon to retrieve one shot after another. Finally, on the 22nd shot of a grueling rally deep in a fifth-set super tiebreaker, Auger-Aliassime had a fo…

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    Djokovic outlasts Auger-Aliassime after more than 5 hours to reach Wimbledon semifinals at age 39

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    Djokovic wins historic 5-hour marathon Wimbledon quarterfinal

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  1. East Idaho News

    Djokovic outlasts Auger-Aliassime after more than 5 hours to reach Wimbledon semifinals at age 39 (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    LONDON (AP) — Side to side. Corner to corner. Novak Djokovic kept pushing Felix Auger-Aliassime back and forth along the Centre Court baseline at Wimbledon to retrieve one shot after another. Finally, on the 22nd shot of a grueling rally deep in a fifth-set super tiebreaker, Auger-Aliassime had a fo…

  2. Triblive

    Novak Djokovic outlasts Felix Auger-Aliassime after more than 5 hours to reach Wimbledon semifinals at age 39 (opens Triblive)

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    LONDON — Novak Djokovic was pushed to five sets by Felix Auger-Aliassime before the seven-time Wimbledon champion prevailed 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) after more than five hours Tuesday to set up a semifinal against defending champion Jannik Sinner.

  3. The Guardian

    Djokovic sees off Auger-Aliassime in Wimbledon epic to set up Sinner semi-final (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Novak Djokovic wins 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) Serb lauds ‘one of the best matches in my career’ On Monday night The Odyssey, ­Christopher Nolan’s three-hour epic about one man’s heroic quest, had its world premiere in London.

  4. The Brunswick News

    Djokovic survives longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history to oust Auger-Aliassime, set up semifinal showdown with Sinner (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    LONDON — Novak Djokovic had a furious row with tournament referee Denise Parnell as he battled through the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history. The 39-year-old had to go the distance in a deciding-set tie-break to beat Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime and…

  5. Anchorage Daily News

    Djokovic outlasts Auger-Aliassime after more than 5 hours to reach Wimbledon semis at age 39 (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    It was the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history.

  6. New York Post

    Novak Djokovic wins in five-hour thriller to advance to Wimbledon semifinals (opens New York Post)

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    Novak Djokovic was pushed to play more than five hours by Felix Auger-Aliassime.

  7. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Djokovic wins historic 5-hour marathon Wimbledon quarterfinal (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    LONDON >> Novak Djokovic outlasted third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon quarterfinal in history as the Serb prevailed 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 7-6(10-4) in five hours and 15 minutes on Tuesday to set up a showdown with holder Jannik Sinner.

  8. New York Post

    Novak Djokovic gets in roof feud with Wimbledon boss during epic win (opens New York Post)

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    Novak Djokovic has turned back the clock to win the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history in a five set rollercoaster on Wednesday morning. The Serbian triumphed 7-6 (12-10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (7-4), 7-6 (10-4) over brave Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime to become the oldest male to reach the Wimbledo…

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