Wimbledon 2022: Novak Djokovic survives Sinner scare to reach semis

Updated : Jul 08, 2022 18:03
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Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon semifinals after beating Italy's Jannik Sinner in a hard-fought five-setter on Tuesday.

The 10th seed Italian outplayed the top seed in the first two sets but the Serb then made a brilliant come back to win three straight sets to win the match 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

With the victory, the No.1 seed entered his 11th Wimbledon semifinals.

It was the 35-year-old’s 84th victory at the Championships, his 26th successive win on the grass court.

6-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic will face Britain's ninth seed Cameron Norrie in the semis.

The 20-time Grand Slam winner is chasing his 4th consecutive Wimbledon title, his 7th overall at All England Club.

Also read: Wimbledon 2022: Badboy Nick Kyrgios breaks tournament rules yet again

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