Djokovic Mounts Comeback, Advances to Wimbledon Quarterfinals

Serbian star overcomes slow start to dominate de Minaur in four sets.

After a shaky start, veteran Novak Djokovic battled back to secure a spot in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, defeating Alex de Minaur in a compelling 3-1 sets victory.

Early Stumble for Djokovic

Alex de Minaur, the Australian world number 11, came out strong, overwhelming Djokovic early in the match. The 26-year-old Australian seized the first set convincingly with a score of 6-1.

Turning the Tide

However, Djokovic, age 38, demonstrated his resilience, recalibrating his game to dominate the subsequent sets. He claimed three straight sets to clinch his place in the quarterfinals with scores of 1-6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4.

The Associated Press reported that, since 2013, Djokovic has won 37 Grand Slam matches after dropping the first set, demonstrating an unmatched ability to recover AP News, 2024.

Looking Ahead

Next up for Djokovic is Flavio Cobolli of Italy. Novak Djokovic has an impressive Wimbledon record, with seven titles to his name, won in 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022.