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Djokovic wins epic Wimbledon match, reaches semis

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Novak Djokovic secured a spot in the Wimbledon semifinals after a grueling five-set victory over No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime. The match, clocking in at 5 hours and 15 minutes, equaled the longest Wimbledon contest of Djokovic's career and pushed his semifinal streak at the All England Club to a record eight appearances.

Djokovic overcame Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) in a contest that tested his endurance and nerve. At 39 years old, Djokovic also becomes the oldest male semifinalist at a Grand Slam since Ken Rosewall in 1977.

This result ensures the continued presence of the "Big Three" in Wimbledon semifinals, a streak dating back to 2003. Djokovic now faces top-ranked defending champion Jannik Sinner in his 55th career major semifinal, the most by any male player.