Novak Djokovic sailed through to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon after defeating Holger Rune in straight sets. Despite facing a stomach issue, Djokovic managed to secure a 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory. However, Djokovic was not pleased with the crowd’s reaction, accusing them of disrespecting him by cheering for Rune.
The Serbian tennis star, who is aiming for his eighth Wimbledon title and 25th Grand Slam overall, will now face Alex de Minaur in the next round. De Minaur clinched his spot in the quarter-finals with a 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-3 win over Arthur Fils.
Meanwhile, American Taylor Fritz pulled off a remarkable comeback by defeating fourth seed Alexander Zverev in a five-set thriller. Fritz came back from two sets down to secure a 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 victory. Zverev, who was aiming to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time, struggled to maintain his lead as Fritz mounted a strong challenge.
Fritz will now face Lorenzo Musetti in the quarter-finals. Musetti, the Italian 25th seed, reached his first Slam quarter-final by defeating lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in four sets. Musetti adapted his approach after a tough first set to claim a 4-6 6-3 6-3 6-2 victory.
The win marked a special day for Musetti, who celebrated his 21st birthday with a milestone achievement. Musetti expressed his gratitude towards his family for their unwavering support throughout his journey. The Italian player’s impressive performance on grass courts has been evident, following his runner-up finish at Queen’s Club last month.
In another exciting match, Australian De Minaur advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time with a solid win over Fils on Court One. De Minaur, the ninth seed, displayed great determination and skill to secure his spot in the next round.
As the Wimbledon tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes as the world’s best tennis players compete for the prestigious title. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the prestigious tournament at the All England Club.