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Djokovic outlasts Auger-Aliassime after more than 5 hours to reach Wimbledon semifinals at age 39
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· July 7, 2026
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Key points Details of the match are available from KSAT 12, but it is known that Djokovic's endurance and determination paid off, allowing the 39-year-old to advance to the next round. The match lasted over 5 hours, with Djokovic pushing Auger-Aliassime back and forth along the baseline to retrieve shot after shot.
In a grueling match at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach the semifinals. The match lasted over 5 hours, with Djokovic pushing Auger-Aliassime back and forth along the baseline to retrieve shot after shot.
The decisive moment came in a fifth-set super tiebreaker, where Auger-Aliassime finally succumbed to exhaustion after a 22-shot rally. His forehand, normally a strong shot, went wide, giving Djokovic a lead.
Details of the match are available from KSAT 12, but it is known that Djokovic's endurance and determination paid off, allowing the 39-year-old to advance to the next round.
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Category: local Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Reading time: 1 min
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