Novak Djokovic vs Felix Auger-Aliassime LIVE!
Novak Djokovic had a furious row with tournament referee Denise Parnell as he battled through the longest quarter-final 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 book a semi-final showdown with defending champion Jannik Sinner.
His 7-6 (10) 3-6 6-3 6-7 (4) 7-6 (10-4) victory took an exhausting five hours and 15 minutes, finishing just six minutes before Wimbledon’s 11pm curfew. The flashpoint came when Djokovic, bidding for an eighth Wimbledon title, had just been pegged back to one set all, at 7.40pm, and Parnell came down to inform the players that the roof on Centre Court would be closed.
Djokovic had needed a medical time-out towards the end of the first set after seeming to tweak his left calf, but he still won it after a marathon tie-break despite grimacing with every serve. Yet despite Djokovic moving more freely, Auger-Aliassime hit back in the second before the roof rumpus began. Third seed Auger-Aliassime had only dropped serve once this fortnight, but Djokovic finally managed to break him to love on his way to the third set. A break apiece sent the fourth into a tie-break, won convincingly by Auger-Aliassime, and the decider rumbled towards a first-to-10 shoot-out before Djokovic celebrated another remarkable, dramatic win.
Novak Djokovic vs Felix Auger-Aliassime latest updates
- GAME, SET, MATCH! Djokovic wins thriller
- SET! Auger-Aliassime levels
- SET! Djokovic snatches third
- SET! No3 seed takes second to level
- SET! Djokovic snares first-set tiebreak
Djokovic completes Wimbledon redemption arc
00:01 , Oli Gent
Novak Djokovic raised his arms aloft, and now, in the twilight of his career, does Centre Court break into song at his request.
The 39-year-old, on a quest for his eighth title on the hallowed All England grass, has somehow reversed the impossible.
How could a man so brilliant be so despised? Three reasons. Roger Federer. Rafael Nadal. Andy Murray.
Game, set and match! Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 7-6(5) Auger-Aliassime
22:54 , Oli Gent
Auger-Aliassime can’t believe it as he fires a forehand wide of the mark. Here are five match points, and the Canadian bends over, leans on his racquet like a crutch, and takes a deep breath while Centre Court goes wild around him... and that will do it! Djokovic gives one final forehand everything, and as the ball dies in the tramlines, the WImbledon faithful is on their feet, as their seven-time champion raises his arms to conduct the orchestra once more.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 6-6 Auger-Aliassime (8-4)
22:51 , Oli Gent
The Canadian stays within one with another big serve that Djokovic can only net in response. But that is absolutely incredible once more from the 39-year-old, who is moving as if he is in his prime. Auger-Aliassime throws the kitchen sink at him, but he sends back everything, with the third seed finally netting an approach forehand. 5-3.
He extends his lead to three as Auger-Aliassime loops a return long, and he slices one more out to put the world No8 on the brink. A big serve from the world No4, and he’s within three. 7-4.
Another backhand into the net has Djokovic two points from victory.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 6-6 Auger-Aliassime* (4-2)
22:45 , Oli Gent
Simply sensational from Djokovic, lightning speed and court coverage to get to the Auger-Aliassime dropshot, and then have the courage to simply flick it cross-court. The lead is quickly dashed by a big serve from the Canadian, but there’s the first mini-break, as the No3 seed nets a backhand!
It’s Djokovic’s turn to produce a boomer down the middle to add to his advantage, but that is eradicated as he nets a backhand! That is outageous defence from the Serb, scurrying side to side behind the baseline to absorb the Auger-Aliassime pressure, and eventually, the world No4 nets his volley!
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 6-6 Auger-Aliassime
22:39 , Oli Gent
Auger-Aliassime is frustrated with himself as a forehand lands away, and the Centre Court crowd are back to chanting Djokovic’s name, and he really goes for the forehand down the line, which Auger-Aliassime can only pat into the net! 15-30.
The Canadian produces a huge serve down the middle to level the scores, and a huge ace brings up game point. Five hours on the clock, and we’re headed for another tiebreak. Auger-Aliassime takes his turn to turn up the volume!
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 6-5 Auger-Aliassime*
22:34 , Oli Gent
30-0 in a flash for the veteran, and it feels like the Wimbledon faithful are firmly behind the world No8.
He targets the Canadian’s backhand, but that’s not a smart move, as the slice gets caught under his feet and he can only net his own! 30-15.
The Auger-Aliassime forehand flies long, and here are two game points for the Serb to bring him within one of victory once more.
He takes the first.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 5-5 Auger-Aliassime
22:30 , Oli Gent
What is the No3 seed made of? He’s serving to stay in the Championships.
The Djokovic return off the first delivery is a shade too long, and the Canadian crunches down a cracker for 30-0.
The one-two, followed by the volley putaway, brings up three game points in a flash, but there may yet be some nerves, as he produces a double fault!
Murmurs echo around Centre Court as he prepares to send down his next, and Djokovic goes long off the backhand! 5-5!
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 5-4 Auger-Aliassime*
22:27 , Oli Gent
Now then! A double fault from Djokovic is not the ideal start as he looks to move one game from victory.
A nets a forehand as Auger-Aliassime goes all guns blazing off both wings, and here’s 0-30!
The Canadian just overcooks the backhand to let the Serb back into proceedings, but that is cute from Djokovic, who disgusies the dropshot to level.
Auger-Aliassime shanks a backhand return into the tramlines, and this is a big game point for the No7 seed, who is absolutely loving that hold! He raises his arm aloft, beckoning the Centre Court crowd on, and the stadium erupts with noise!
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 4-4 Auger-Aliassime
22:22 , Oli Gent
Djokovic just misses with the lob as Auger-Aliassime makes a dart for the net to open the eighth game, and he nets a backhand to go down 30-0.
A deft dropshot is scooped into the net by the Canadian, and the world No8 registers his interest in this game as Centre Crowd chants the name of the once-pantomime villain of this great arena.
Auger-Aliassime goes on the attack, running around his backhand at will, but he opens up the angle for the backhand line winner, which Djokovic lets rip! 30-30.
The third seed responds with a one-two punch of his own, and the ace out wide draws him level once more.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 4-3 Auger-Aliassime*
22:16 , Oli Gent
Strong net play from the 24-time major champion to get him off the mark in the seventh game. The dropshot doubles his advantage, and Auger-Aliassime dumps the return into the net for 40-0.
A comfortable hold, and we go on.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 3-3 Auger-Aliassime
22:14 , Oli Gent
Auger-Aliassime is off-balance as he follows up his serve, and he finds himself behind in the sixth game. That’s better as he forces Djokovic to overdo the backhand, and the Serb is off target again for 30-15. He can only palm the next return into the net, and here are two game points.
He double faults on the first, but converts the second with the serve and volley.
The Canadian holds, and we’re level once more.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 3-2 Auger-Aliassime*
22:08 , Oli Gent
The one-two punch from the 39-year-old Djokovic opens up the fifth game nicely for him, but he’s made to run by the Canadian and goes long for 15-15.
An aggressive return almost catches the Serb out, but he’s alive to it, picking it up off his feet and somehow finding the line with it. 30-15.
The ace down the middle is welcomed, and he edges ahead in the fifth.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 2-2 Auger-Aliassime
22:06 , Oli Gent
Auger-Aliassime is up 30-0 in double-quick time as Djokovic nets the sliced backhand as he rushes the net.
A belting ace down the T brings up three game points, and he holds comfortably.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 2-1 Auger-Aliassime*
22:02 , Oli Gent
The Serb gets the forehand slice all wrong, and that’s not an ideal start to the third game of the decider.
Auger-Aliassime nets a backhand to level, and a booming serve turns the game around. 30-15.
Heavy hitting from the seven-time champion earns him two game points, and he holds this time!
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 1-1 Auger-Aliassime
21:57 , Oli Gent
The Canadian slams down a booming ace, and then another, to tee up two game points.
He can’t convert the first, netting a forehand, and then the next, he drills a backhand long. Here comes deuce, as Centre Court breaks into a chant of Djokovic’s name once more.
And here’s a break point, with the No3 putting a backhand into the tramlines!
He saves it with a drive-volley winner to bring it back to deuce, but he is down again as he puts another off that flank out.
Four hours and 15 minutes on the clock, but still we go on. Auger-Aliassime rushes the net, throwing Djokovic off, and his attempted pass flies wide.
But the pressure is back on once more, with the No3 seed’s backhand wing completely off! Here’s another break point, but again, he can’t convert, netting a forehand this time!
He powers another into the tape, and Auger-Aliassime has a look at a game point. Finally, he holds!
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) 1-0 Auger-Aliassime*
21:48 , Oli Gent
40-0 in double-quick time is the perfect response at the start of the fifth for the No7 seed, but he misses the smash putaway and allows the Canadian back in with a shout, but Djokovic quickly shuts the door and closes out the hold.
Set! Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-7(4) Auger-Aliassime
21:43 , Oli Gent
A big ace from the Serb keeps him within one, but the Canadian still has the mini-break advantage at 4-3, and here’s 5-3 with the overhead putaway on top of the net.
Djokovic goes long with the backhand, and tees up three set points for the No3 seed!
He nets the forehand, and we’re going to five!
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-6 Auger-Aliassime (4-2)
21:40 , Oli Gent
A booming first serve opens Auger-Aliassime’s account in the tiebreak, and he’s up a mini-break in no time with some neat net play. He nets his next return, and Djokovic is back in it, but 2-1 down.
The smash putaway extends his lead to 3-1, but he’s broken back as he nets a forehand! Back on serve in the breaker... but not for long!
Auger-Aliassime wears down the No7 seed, who is the first to blink, netting a backhand!
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 6-6 Auger-Aliassime*
21:34 , Oli Gent
All Djokovic can do now is serve to stay in this fourth set and force a tiebreak.
He doesn’t start it well, however, falling out of a forehand and planting the ball long. Auger-Aliassime is incredibly lucky as his forehand clips the tape and dribbles over, and suddenly, it’s 0-30!
Djokovic brings it back for 15-30 as the Canadian covers his face with his hands in disbelief, cursing his last return, and he’s upset with himself once more as his backhand on the run lands in the bottom of the net. 30-30.
Here comes a game point for the Serb, which he takes as an Auger-Aliassime backhand goes awry!
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 5-6 Auger-Aliassime
21:29 , Oli Gent
Auger-Aliassime is a bit too adventurous with his forehand up the line as he loops a lasso effort wide of the mark. 15-15.
He just finds the line with a mishit volley, and Djokovic is incredulous, raising his arms to the high heavens to rue his misfortune. 30-15.
An ace down the middle is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Canadian, and he holds with a one-two punch!
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 5-5 Auger-Aliassime*
21:26 , Oli Gent
Djokovic serving to stay in this fourth set here. He rushes the net to open the game, and is fortunate to see Auger-Aliassime’s pass attempt snick the tape and drop on the wrong side of the net.
He nails an ace down the T for 30-0, but the Auger-Aliassime backhand is too hot to handle as he palms a volley into the net. 30-15.
Here are two game points following the drive-volley, but he loses out as the Canadian lures him into the net with a dropshot, before passing the ball into the empty court to keep himself in with a chance. 40-30.
He can’t get to that booming delivery, though, and we’re level again.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 4-5 Auger-Aliassime
21:21 , Oli Gent
Really nicely done by Auger-Aliassime off the backhand wing to go ahead in this game and level at nine apiece for backhand winners in the match.
He races into a 40-0 lead, and Djokovic slaps one final return into the net to cede the game.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 4-4 Auger-Aliassime*
21:17 , Oli Gent
Auger-Aliassime tries to attack the Djokovic serve, but finds himself up against a human wall as the Serb repels everything thrown at him. 30-0.
He is human, though, as he tries the dropshot winner, but gets it all wrong to let the Canadian onto the scoreboard.
The No3 seed drags a backhand return wide, and nets another as Djokovic holds.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 3-4 Auger-Aliassime
21:12 , Oli Gent
A big ace gets Auger-Aliassime off to the perfect start in the seventh, but a Djokovic backhand down the line to wrongfoot him isn’t the most ideal. 15-15.
The No3 seed thunders down a one-two, but Djokovic is unhappy with the line call and requests a video review. The technology, of course, is right, and Auger-Aliassime is up 40-15.
He holds, and moves ahead once more with the ace.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 3-3 Auger-Aliassime*
21:09 , Oli Gent
A strong hold from the veteran as we are dead-level in the fourth once more. Nothing much to say about that just run of the mill, classic Djokovic.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 2-3 Auger-Aliassime
21:04 , Oli Gent
We say that, Djokovic is quickly up 0-30 in the next service game, but the No3 seed throws down a wicked wide serve to get himself on the board.
A smash putaway gets him even, but there’s a problem here, as he nets the forehand and faces break point once more.
Three hours 25 on the clock, but Djokovic can’t convert, going wide on the backhand to peg himself back.
Deuce now, and quickly game point as the No3 seed thunders down a vicious T serve.
He holds, and lets out a huge roar, pumping his fist towards his box, as he moves ahead.
Break! Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 2-2 Auger-Aliassime*
21:00 , Oli Gent
Alarm bells for Djokovic as he falls 0-30 down, and here are three break-back points as he sprays a forehand putaway well wide!
Auger-Aliassime goes awry on the backhand to spurn the first of them, but he’s back level this time!
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 2-1 Auger-Aliassime
20:56 , Oli Gent
Better from the Canadian as he goes on tbe offensive, trying to get onto the scoreboard in this fourth set.
A double fault undoes that, however, but a deep backhand up the line has Djokovic scrambling, teeing up the smash putaway, and he holds.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 2-0 Auger-Aliassime*
20:52 , Oli Gent
He’s really in his groove now, Djokovic.
A serve is fizzed up the T for 15-0, and a superbly disguised dropshot doubles his money. That’s four dropshot winners in this match.
The one-two punch brings up three game points, and he holds with ease. This is looking ominous now for Auger-Aliassime.
Break! *Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 1-0 Auger-Aliassime
20:48 , Oli Gent
What a backhand winner that is from the 39-year-old to nullify the inside-out forehand. Benedict Cumberbatch loves that in the Royal Box. 0-40.
Auger-Aliassime just misses with the backhand into the tramlines, and this is real danger in this fourth set. Three break points... and he takes the first with a sumptuous pass!
Set! Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 Auger-Aliassime*
20:42 , Oli Gent
An airshot from Auger-Aliassime as the ball bobbles off the baseline for 30-0.
A big serve brings up three set points, but he overstreches on the forehand side and the No3 seed can chip a backhand into the open court to save the first.
Here comes the second, which he converts on top the net with a backhand putaway!
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 5-3 Auger-Aliassime
20:40 , Oli Gent
Right then. A big game and a test of Auger-Aliassime’s resilience, serving to stay in the third.
That’s a good start with an ace, but that’s less so with a double fault, and Centre Court begins to murmur. Djokovic smells blood and goes on the offensive, leading to a thrilling exchange that Auger-Aliassime just misses to end!
The crowd seem fully behind the seven-time champion now, but he is furious about something as he plants a return off target... and now the crowd boo him as he goes over to speak to the umpire!
He slams a backhand into the net from the Auger-Aliassime drive-volley, and the game has turned on its head. Game point for the No3 seed, which he takes with a thumping forehand.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 5-2 Auger-Aliassime*
20:34 , Oli Gent
What a hold that is to follow up the break of serve. A roar goes up as the players head for the changeover. Could this be a turning point?
Break! *Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 4-2 Auger-Aliassime
20:31 , Oli Gent
Auger-Aliassime a tad overzealous on the forehand side at the start of this sixth game.
Djokovic does well to guide a backhand on the stretch cross-court, and the No3 seed can only volley into the net. 0-30.
Centre Court are getting excited once more, and even more so when the Canadian loops a forehand long!
Here come three break points fo the seven-time champion... and he takes the first, as Auger-Aliassime whacks a forehand into the net!
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 3-2 Auger-Aliassime*
20:26 , Oli Gent
Another hold for Djokovic, who keeps his nose ahead in this third set.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 2-2 Auger-Aliassime
20:24 , Oli Gent
Djokovic just misses the line with a backhand line winner attempt, and here are two game points for Auger-Aliassime, and he wraps up a far better hold this time around than the previous. Level again.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 2-1 Auger-Aliassime*
20:19 , Oli Gent
A slightly better and cleaner hold from Djokovic in the third game than Auger-Aliassime in that second. That felt like it was going to last forever.
The Canadian saved a break point, but could not muster one of his own on the Serbian’s serve. On serve.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 1-1 Auger-Aliassime
20:15 , Oli Gent
A bad miss on the overhead from the Canadian. The pair trade cross-court forehands, but Djokovic comes out on top and here spells trouble. The No3 seed responds well with a vicious first serve, but misses his backhand up the line, and here are two break points.
Auger-Aliassime has Djokovic groaning and on his bike, and he saves the first as the Serb nets a backhand on the run. He’s out of the woods with a big serve up the T, and a Djokovic backhand long hands him game point.
Djokovic goes on the attack with a backhand up the line, and gets it back to deuce as Centre Court chants his name.
Chance here, as Auger-Aliassime goes awry with the serve and volley, but a one-two punch brings hm back level again to save the break point.
We’re back at deuce once more as the world No4 looks to move inside the baseline and attack on the forehand, but he nets!
A smash in mid-air brings up another game point, and he finally holds! That game felt like it was never going to end.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 1-0 Auger-Aliassime*
20:00 , Oli Gent
Back in business in the third set after the roof comes on.
Two big serves for Djokovic and it’s 30-0 in a flash. Chalks puffs up to signal the ace for 40-0, but Auger-Aliassime responds with two great points at the net. 40-30.
Djokovic overdoes the forehand, and here’s deuce, and now here’s break point, as Auger-Aliassime lasers a backhand line winner!
He can’t take it, as Djokovic goes on the offensive and forces the mistake.
The Serb brings up his own advantage, and he finally holds.
Set! *Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-6 Auger-Aliassime
19:41 , Oli Gent
What a response from Djokovic under serious pressure, finding the lines and finishing with a dropshot to move up 0-30 just after being breached.
Auger-Aliassime says, ‘Anything you can do, I can do better’, and launches an ace into the corner to get off the mark. 15-30.
Djokovic nets a backhand, and suddenly, it’s 30-30.
But the veteran is still sly in his ways, luring the youngster to the net before lobbing him. Auger-Aliassime tries an audacious tweener, but nets it.
Break point... which he saves!
Deuce, but that quickly becomes another break-back opportunity with a double fault.
But Auger-Aliassime saves it in superb fashion, soaking up the Djokovic smash and producing a brilliant backhand pass!
Back to deuce once more, and now here’s set point, as the Canadian shows great hands at the net to parry every Djokovic pass attempt.
The ace down the middle levels things up!
Break! Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-5 Auger-Aliassime*
19:33 , Oli Gent
Djokovic’s backhand lands long and he’s down 0-15 at the start of this eighth game.
Auger-Aliassime just overcooks the return to go all-square, and Djokovic thunders down a rocket to move ahead. 30-15.
A miscued forehand makes it 30-30, and there are some faint alarm bells ringing.
They quickly louden as a backhand down the line goes awry... and here’s a break point.
A double fault secures the match’s first break!
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-4 Auger-Aliassime
19:27 , Oli Gent
An 130mph rocket of a first serve from Auger-Aliassime, which Djokovic does get a racquet on, but it lands long.
His next return is off target too, and two aces make this seventh game an exhibition.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 3-3 Auger-Aliassime*
19:25 , Oli Gent
The Canadian gets his dropshot wrong as Djokovic starts the sixth game positively.
That’s not as good, though, as he sends a backhand long, but Auger-Aliassime can’t keep his forehand under control. 30-15.
That’s far better on the backhand side, as he threads a pass beyond the Serb to level,
He disguises a dropshot deliciously to avert the danger, and he converts game point with no issues.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 2-3 Auger-Aliassime
19:20 , Oli Gent
A perfect one-two punch from the world No4 to get him going, and two more serves hand him a comfortable hold.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 2-2 Auger-Aliassime*
19:18 , Oli Gent
A fortuitous return from Auger-Aliassime as it clips the tape and dribbles over to open his account.
He goes for the dive-volley in a desperate attempt to stay ahead, but it just lands long. 15-15.
The No3 seed slices out on his approach shot, and Djokovic is in front once more.
A big serve brings up two game points, but he double faults to give his opponent another look-in.
The Canadian can’t get to the next serve, however, and he holds again.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 1-2 Auger-Aliassime
19:13 , Oli Gent
A booming serve is the perfect way to open the third game for the third seed.
An ace is even better, and a Djokovic lob lands long for 40-0.
He holds, and we’re on serve.
Djokovic 7-6(10) 1-1 Auger-Aliassime*
19:10 , Oli Gent
Djokovic is winning the battle of the backhands, but when the rally switches to the forehand side he can only palm into the net. 0-15.
A delicate, disguised dropshot levels proceedings, and he does really well to pick up the Auger-Aliassime return that lands at his feet, taking the Canadian by surprise. 30-15.
He thunps an ace down the T for good measure, and wraps up the hold.
*Djokovic 7-6(10) 0-1 Auger-Aliassime
19:06 , Oli Gent
A good response to open the second from Auger-Aliassime, who goes back on the offensive immediately.
He races into a 40-0 lead, but Djokovic produces a moment of magic, wrongfooting the Canadian to register his interest in the game.
The No3 seed holds.
Set! Djokovic 7-6(10) Auger-Aliassime*
19:01 , Oli Gent
Superb from the Canadian, who again moves to within one point of the opening set with a drive-volley out of the sky. 9-10.
Djokovic frames his forehand, but it lands in and catches Auger-Aliassime out, and we’re all square again. 10-10.
A huge serve from the Serb brings up another set point for him, and it’s 11-10.
And finally, he takes it! Auger-Aliassime tries to take it out of the sky, and blazes it out!
Djokovic 6-6 Auger-Aliassime* (9-9)
18:57 , Oli Gent
Djokovic tees up his own set point as Auger-Aliassime goes just long on the return, and he just about hits the line to even the scores. 7-7.
Djokovic looks to step on the gas, dictating from the baseline, but he pulls the forehand just wide to hand the Canadian another set point. 7-8, but that’s the way to save it, with a booming ace out wide. 8-8.
One more set point for the seven-time champion, who conducts the Centre Court orchestra as Auger-Aliassime loops long. 9-8.
But the No3 seed gets his aim right, and Djokovic doesn’t, going too wide off the backhand. 9-9.
*Djokovic 6-6 Auger-Aliassime (6-6)
18:51 , Oli Gent
Awesome net play from the Canadian, spotting the opportunity to come in as he sends Djokovic hurtling towards the court wall in the corner, before applying the final touch at the net. 3-4.
Djokovic responds well with a big serve to level, and he refuses to miss to eke ahead once more. 5-4.
The Canadian moves back even with a huge delivery out wide for 5-5, and here is a set point of his own as the Djokovic return lands long!
But the Serb does the same, and we’re tied again. 6-6.
Djokovic 6-6 Auger-Aliassime* (3-3)
18:46 , Oli Gent
A first mini-break as Auger-Aliassime sends a backhand long, and that’s not the kind of mistake you can make against Djokovic.
He responds brilliantly, though, whipping a forehand winner down the line to get off the mark in the breaker. 2-1.
And the mini-break is gone, as a Djokovic backhand clips the net, and Auger-Aliassime is alive to it, getting there and putting away the volley for 2-2... and then he is breached himself, with the No3 seed’s return good, catching out the Serb, who can only pat into the net!
But the chance is gone, as he nets his own backhand to go in at the changeover level.
*Djokovic 6-6 Auger-Aliassime
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A sliced backhand into the net isn’t the best start for the Serb as he looks to wrap up this opening set.
The clock ticks into the second hour as Auger-Aliassime powers down a thumping T serve for 30-0, but Djokovic gets the rub of the green this time as his backhand down the line kisses the tape on its way through for a winner. 30-15.
Another big Auger-Aliassime delivery has Djokovic sprawling on the backhand, and he can only direct long for two game points.
The Canadian tries the wrongfooter with his own backhand up the line, but he just misses, but the smash sets up the tiebreak!
Djokovic 6-5 Auger-Aliassime*
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A one-two punch gets the feel-good factor back for the No7 seed after that break-point disappointment. He fires a forehand into the net for 15-15, however, but he replies well with a big serve that Auger-Aliassime frames. He’s frustrated with himself for that one.
Here are a couple of game points, but he misses both as he thumps another two forehands into the net... and now it’s Auger-Aliassime’s turn to threaten a break, as the Djokovic approach opens up the backhand down the line... which he makes!
Djokovic responds appropriately with the ace down the T, and another unreturnable delivery out wide. He holds, at last!
*Djokovic 5-5 Auger-Aliassime
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The crowd ‘oohs’ as a Djokovic return hits the umpire’s chair. Auger-Aliassime goes too heavy with his inside-out forehand, and finds himself behind in a crucial game. He levels quickly, though, with a booming serve out wide, but he is the architect of his own downfall again as he overcooks a forehand. Djokovic gets aggressive and rushes the net, and at the third time of asking, puts his smash away to tee up two set points.
He goes just long off the backhand to lose the first, and a big serve from the Canadian has him plant his return out.
Back to deuce, which quickly becomes game point as Auger-Aliassime thunders down an ace. He holds with another!
Medical timeout!
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Djokovic is getting some treatment on one of his legs, with the trainer massaging around his knee.
Djokovic 5-4 Auger-Aliassime*
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Here we go! Auger-Aliassime has requested a video review - which technically shouldn’t be used to challenge line calls - and the technology is proved right as the ball landed on the baseline to open the scoring in Djokovic’s favour.
And that is stunning from Djokovic, threading a backhand down the line right into the corner for 30-0.
The Canadian sends another return long, and here are three game points for the seven-time champion.
He holds, and we remain on serve.
*Djokovic 4-4 Auger-Aliassime
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A thumping Auger-Aliassime ace opens his account in the eighth game. He goes toe-to-toe with the No7 seed in a booming baseline exchange next, and uncharacteristically, Djokovic is the first to blink. The love hold dream dies when Auger-Aliassime goes too powerful on the backhand, and he’s pegged back as a forehand down the line lands in the tramlines.
Another forehand wide brings up deuce, and Centre Court erupts into a chant of ‘Nole, Nole, Nole!’. Pressure on for the third seed.
The Canadian nets a backhand, and the decibel levels rise. Break point, finally!
It’s expertly saved, however, with the serve out wide finished up with a thunderous drive-volley.
Back to deuce, and it’s quickly game point as Auger-Aliassime sends down an unstoppable ace right on the line. Djokovic attacks the second serve, however, and the world No4 is caught out, netting his sliced backhand.
He responds brilliantly again, however, sending down another huge ace into the corner, but he’s hauled back in once more as Djokovic lures him into the net with the dropshot, and the Canadian’s pick-up is just wide.
That’ll do nicely, though, with one more ace down the middle, and finally, the Canadian holds.
Djokovic 4-3 Auger-Aliassime*
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A super one-two punch from Djokovic wrongfoots his opponent and has him up 30-0. The T serve follows that up nicely, and he holds to love.
*Djokovic 3-3 Auger-Aliassime
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Auger-Aliassime goes big on the inside-out forehand and just catches the line, which takes Djokovic by surprise as he spoons a backhand off target. He can’t direct his return into play either, and he’s down 30-0 in double-quick time.
He nets a backhand on the run to tee up three game points for the No3 seed, and he puts one more in as Auger-Aliassime holds with ease.
Djokovic 3-2 Auger-Aliassime*
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Auger-Aliassime is really attacking his return, and he puts Djokovic on the back foot as he takes his forehand early and several inches inside the baseline. He nets his backhand return, however, and we’re level in the game.
Djokovic nets a routine forehand as he looks cross-court, and alarm bells are ringing for the 39-year-old. The Canadian dumps his next return into the net for 30-30, and Djokovic responds with a booming T delivery to tee up a game point.
He holds with an ace down the middle, and he’s ahead again.
*Djokovic 2-2 Auger-Aliassime
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Superb length from Djokovic sees Auger-Aliassime trapped in the backhand corner, and the Canadian goes a shade too long off that wing. 15-15.
Djokovic is overzealous on the forehand flank this time, and the No3 seed is ahead in this fourth game. Auger-Aliassime thunders a serve into the corner which Djokovic just about gets to on the stretch, with his return clipping the tape and giving the Canadian a simple putaway.
A big serve down the middle levels the scores up.
Djokovic 2-1 Auger-Aliassime*
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A big serve wide to the forehand has Djokovic up 30-15 in the third game. Auger-Aliassime just overdoes a forehand of his own, and the Serb goes into the first sit-down ahead with a whipped cross-court forehand.
*Djokovic 1-1 Auger-Aliassime
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An excellent one-two punch of his own from the third seed to open his account. Djokovic nets the backhand return for 30-0, and an ace out wide has the No7 seed rooted to the spot. Here are three game points, but Auger-Aliassime needs just two. He spurns the first with a forehand ballooned long, but he makes up for it with another ace.
Djokovic 1-0 Auger-Aliassime*
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A great start for Djokovic with a one-two punch to get the ball rolling, but then he follows it up with a double fault! A backhand winner from the Canadian brings up 15-30, and he shanks a forehand to level at 30-30. An accurate serve down the middle sees Auger-Aliassime net his return, and Djokovic holds after that blip.
Auger-Aliassime wins the toss...
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... and elects to receive!
A ripple of applause
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...as the pair begin to knock up. Who will win this one?
Here come the players!
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A rousing ovation from Centre Court for their seven-time champion, and the man that’s trying to stop his route to an eighth title.
Almost time!
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Almos time for the main event of the evening...
He's done it!
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Zverev takes the tiebreak 8-6, and he moves into the quarter-finals.
Tiebreak!
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Lehecka holds, not once but twice, and we’re at 6-6 in the fourth. Time for the breaker...
One game away!
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Zverev is up 5-4 in the fourth on Centre Court.
Lehecka has to serve to stay in the Championships...
On Centre...
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4-3, on serve as Zverev holds.
Can Lehecka force a fifth?
How many times has Djokovic lost at Wimbledon?
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The Serb has a 106-13 record here.
Can Auger-Aliassime become the 14th to beat him?
Title records
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Wait for this..
Djokovic has won 101 titles. Auger-Aliassime has nine.
Third set, Lehecka!
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The Czech has taken this to a fourth on Centre, so Djoovic’s match will be delayed further!
Alexander Zverev is furious!
Djokovic eyeing history
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After smashing Roger Federer’s record for most men’s wins at Wimbledon in his last outing, the Serb is out to reach his 15th semi-final at the All England and extend the record he took off the Swiss last year.
It would be his 55th last-four appearance in a major, taking hmi 11 and counting ahead of Federer. For context, Rafael Nadal managed 36.
Bidding for a first
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Auger-Aliassime is looking to reach maiden Wimbledon semi and equal his best-ever run at a Grand Slam.
The Canadian was knocked out in the second round last year by Jan-Lennard Struff, but has repeated his best run at the All England - which happened in 2021 - until he was beaten by Matteo Berrettini in the quarters.
Game, set, match! Gauff defeats Pegula!
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Coco Gauff is into the semi-finals, defeating Jessica Peguala in three sets on Centre.
Alexander Zverev is to finish his match against Jiri Lehecka ahead of the great man’s arrival.
Also today!
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Defending champion Jannik Sinner is in action on Court No1, and he is two sets up on German Jan-Lennard Struff, winning the first 7-5 and the second via tiebreak, 7-4.
Head to head
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These two have played each other twice in their careers. They are one win apiece, and both of those came in 2022.
Djokovic defeated the Canadian in Rome, while Auger-Aliassime got the better of the Serb at the Laver Cup.
Auger-Aliassime latest results
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As for the third seed, he has won all but one of his matches in three sets.
He ousted Alexander Shevchenko, Dino Prizmic and Michael Zheng in routine fashion, but was taken to five sets by the Spanish 22nd seed Alejandro Davidoch Fokina on Court No1.
Djokovic latest results
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To get to the last eight, the seven-time champion has come through Yibing Wu, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Arthur Rinderknech and Roman Safiullin.
Only against Tsitsipas has he won in straight sets, with the 39-year-old tested in every round so far.
How to watch
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TV channel: In the UK, live free-to-air coverage of the action at Wimbledon will be broadcast across BBC One and BBC Two.
Coverage on BBC Two begins at 11am BST, and further coverage on BBC One begins at 2pm.
Live stream: TV licence holders can also catch the contest live online via BBC iPlayer.
Hello and welcome!
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... to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime.
The No7 seed takes on the world No4 here, with the match to start on Centre Court after the conclusion of Jessica Pegula vs Coco Gauff.
Stay tuned for all the updates!
