Tennis fans, get ready! Novak Djokovic is smashing records again! The Serbian superstar battled past Australia's Alex de Minaur with a gripping 7-5, 6-4 win at the Monte Carlo Masters. It's been nine years since he last reached the semis here, and at nearly 37, he's making history as the oldest semi-finalist since 1968!
But that's not all—Djokovic just surpassed Rafael Nadal, chalking up a record 77th Masters 1000 semi-final appearance. Talk about GOAT status! Next up, he's set to face Norway's Casper Ruud, who took down France's Ugo Humbert.
\"I'm very happy to be back in the semis, it's been a while. I love this tournament… another semis, look forward to it,\" Djokovic shared with a smile.
Meanwhile, Italy's Jannik Sinner is also on fire! He advanced after a thrilling match against Denmark's Holger Rune, clinching it 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-3. Looks like we're in for some epic battles ahead! Stay tuned, amigos!
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Monte Carlo: Djokovic into record 77th Masters semi, Sinner strolls on
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