Wimbledon 2026 results: Novak Djokovic wins five-set epic to set up Jannik Sinner semi-final

There were early concerns for Djokovic when he stood up and called for the coach after injuring his left leg at 4-4 in the first set.

He needed to complete his serve game before starting the treatment, and after holding on to love he received a massage before returning to the game.

After missing two set points on the Canadian’s serve at 5-4, Djokovic began to move freely again and the pair engaged in a thrilling 22-point tiebreak in which they took turns missing multiple set points until Auger-Aliassime gifted his opponent the opener with a crooked volley.

Loss of concentration caused Djokovic to drop his serve towards the end of the second set, and Auger-Aliassime equalized; At this point the roof closed despite both players protesting.

There was little separating the pair as Auger-Aliassime powered through a 13-minute, seven-deuce serve marathon, but Djokovic broke at love to take a 4-2 lead and held onto that advantage to wrap up the third set.

Djokovic won eight straight points in the first two games of the fourth round, prompting Auger-Aliassime to slam his racket against his chair, but the momentum suddenly shifted and the Canadian responded with a three-game series.

Auger-Aliassime clinched the resulting tiebreak to seal a decision, much to the delight of the raucous Center Court crowd.

With both players staying strong on serve in the fifth round, a tiebreak in the match became inevitable. On arrival, Djokovic provided support by pointing to his ear as he asserted his dominance to secure his place in his 15th Wimbledon semi-final.