NOVAK Djokovic is one win away from an 11th Wimbledon final after another amazing run at the All England Club.
The 39-year-old has already as he chases down a record 25th Grand Slam singles title.
Novak Djokovic’s epic five-setter against Felix Auger-Aliassime was the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history Credit: Alamy
And it’s not about to get any easier – next up he faces reigning champ and No1 seed, Jannik Sinner Credit: Alamy
beat , , , and in the first four rounds.
The run saw the No7 seed overtake ‘s record for the most men’s singles match wins in history.
His toughest test came in the last eight, where the seven-time champion needed five sets and five hours and 15 minutes to in the longest quarter-final in tournament history.
That victory booked Djokovic’s 15th Wimbledon semi-final – his eighth in a row – making him the oldest man to reach the last four at SW19 since Ken Rosewall in 1974.
What time does Novak Djokovic play today?
Djokovic’s semi-final against is the second match on Centre Court today.
It follows British wildcard wonder , which is .
Sinner vs Djokovic has no fixed start time, with estimates ranging from 3.30pm to 5pm – it all depends on how long .
So if you don’t want to miss a minute, tune in from around 3pm.
Who is his opponent?
Djokovic faces world No1 and defending champion , who beat Germany‘s Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets to reach the last four.
It’s the fourth meeting between the pair at Wimbledon, with Djokovic leading 2-1.
He came back from two sets down to beat Sinner in the 2022 quarter-finals, following up with a straight-sets win in the 2023 semi-finals.
But Sinner won last year’s semi, beating the Serb in straight sets on his way to a .
Sinner leads their overall head-to-head 6-5, though Djokovic won their most recent meeting in the Australian Open semi-finals in January, ending a five-match losing streak against the Italian.
After his marathon victory over Auger-Aliassime, Djokovic said: “I had a very long semis against Sinner. This is quarters. Now I have to play Sinner in the semis.
“There’s difference in the surface. Obviously that was the first big tournament of the year for me, coming fresher from several months of break and preparation.
“It’s a bit different now. But nevertheless, another great, historic run for me at the Grand Slams. This is what counts the most, honestly.
“I still try to prove to myself and others that I’m able to compete with the best players in the world and beat them on the biggest stage. That’s what I’ve done in Australia. It’s what I’ve done here.”
How can I watch the match?
Fans can watch Djokovic vs Sinner live on the BBC.
For UK viewers, the match will be broadcast on the , the official home of Wimbledon.
Television coverage of the day’s action will kick off on at 11am, switching between that channel and throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
will be leading the presentation from the studio, joined by to give you all the expert breakdown.
If you’re stuck at work, on the move, or prefer to watch on your laptop, smartphone, or tablet, you can stream the match live in high definition via or through the BBC Sport website.
For those who can’t watch, live scores and updates are available on .
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