Today’s Wimbledon results as Novak Djokovic passes Andrey Rublev test and Elina
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Wimbledon: Highlights from day eight at tennis tournament
Novak Djokovic continued his Wimbledon defence as he saw off the challenge of Andrey Rublev to reach the semi-finals, while Ukrainian wildcard Elina Svitolina knocked out world No 1 Iga Swiatek to extend her stunning run at the Championships.
Djokovic responded brilliantly to losing the opening set against Rublev, the seventh seed, as the defending champion went on to clinch an entertaining 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-4 win.
In doing so, Djokovic reached the 46th grand slam semi-final of his career, which equals Roger Federer’s all-time record. It sets up a final-four rematch with Jannik Sinner, who led Djokovic by two sets in the quarter-finals last year.
Earlier, Svitolina produced a major upset as she defeated top seed Swiatek in three thrilling sets on Centre Court, as the Ukrainian continued her remarkable comeback. Svitolina only returned to tennis three months ago after giving birth to her first child and will now play Marketa Vondrousova, who defeated Jessica Pegula, for a place in the Wimbledon final.
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Wimbledon LIVE: Novak Djokovic defeats Andrey Rublev in four sets to reach semi-finals
Novak Djokovic on being the one everybody wants to beat:
“I love it! It’s true. I think any tennis player wants to be in a position where everyone wants to win against you on the court. It is a privilege, as Billie Jean King said.
“Pressure is a part of what we do. It’s a part of our sport. It’s never going to go away regardless of how many Grand Slams you win, or how many matches you’ve won or how many years you’ve played professionally on the tour.
“The pressure is paramount every single time I come out on court, particularly here on Centre Court at Wimbledon but at the same time, it awakens the most beautiful emotions in me and it motivates me beyond what I’ve ever dreamed of actually and inspires me to play my best tennis.
“I know that they want to get a scalp and they want to win but it ain’t happening still! Very humble!”
Mike Jones11 July 2023 20:14
Wimbledon LIVE: Novak Djokovic defeats Andrey Rublev in four sets to reach semi-finals
Time for som post match reaction from Novak Djokovic now. He spoke on Centre Court after his win saying: “There were some thrilling rallies. Andrey is a guy I respect a lot. His forehand is kind of scary.
“He’s obviously someone who has been around the top 10 for a number of years and I have to congratulate him on a great match and a great tournament.”
Mike Jones11 July 2023 20:06
She’s gone from wildcard to brink of the final, but Elina Svitolina’s fairytale is bigger than Wimbledon
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