Novak Djokovic has advanced to the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2024 after Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw from their quarter-final match due to a hip injury. De Minaur, the Australian ninth seed, expressed his disappointment over the injury, which he felt during his previous match against Arthur Fils. The 25-year-old revealed that the recovery period for his injury could be between three to six weeks, making it impossible for him to compete against Djokovic at his best.
Djokovic, on the other hand, will now face either Lorenzo Musetti of Italy or Taylor Fritz of the United States in the semi-finals. This opportunity brings him closer to potentially winning his eighth Wimbledon title, which would equal Roger Federer’s record. Despite undergoing knee surgery shortly before the tournament, Djokovic has shown remarkable form and determination on the court, as evidenced by his smooth victory over Holger Rune in the quarter-finals.
The Serbian player’s path to the semi-finals has not been without controversy, as he recently called out fans for disrespecting him by using a Rune chant as an excuse to boo. This incident has not deterred Djokovic from focusing on his goal of clinching the Wimbledon title once again.
In the meantime, Wimbledon organisers have arranged for a second-round mixed doubles match featuring British duo Joe Salisbury and Heather Watson, followed by a women’s invitational doubles match with top players like Ashleigh Barty and Andrea Petkovic. These matches will provide additional entertainment for tennis fans eagerly following the tournament.
As Djokovic prepares for his upcoming semi-final match, the tennis world awaits in anticipation to see if he can secure another Wimbledon victory and cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in the sport’s history. Despite the unexpected turn of events with De Minaur’s withdrawal, the competition at Wimbledon continues to showcase thrilling matches and unforgettable moments for players and fans alike.