In a thrilling display at the All England Club, Novak Djokovic staged an epic comeback against 11th-seeded Alex de Minaur. Dropping the first set 1-6, the Serbian ace reset his game and fought back to win the next three sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court. 🎾
Djokovic, who has already claimed seven Wimbledon titles, declared that this tournament offers the best chance to chase an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam singles trophy. Despite a challenging fourth round where he trailed 4-1, he gathered his strength and secured 14 of the final 15 points, calling the victory a "big, big relief" for avoiding a fifth set.
The match was watched by legends, including eight-time Wimbledon winner Roger Federer, as even de Minaur noted that Djokovic "lifted his level, big-time." With this win, Djokovic now advances to the quarterfinals where he will face No. 22 Flavio Cobolli of Italy, fresh off an impressive win over two-time major runner-up Marin Cilic.
This comeback not only underscores Djokovic's enduring spirit and skill but also fuels his pursuit of tennis history as he continues to redefine the limits of the game.
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Djokovic rallies to beat de Minaur and reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
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