Novak Djokovic’s unbridled shout towards his box, arms to heaven and smile of happiness to celebrate his victory over the Russians Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 and 6-3. The champion is just one game away from defending his seven-time Wimbledon title. This Tuesday he added his 33rd consecutive win to reach the 46th Grand Slam semifinals. Matching Roger Federer. His next opponent this Friday will be Italian Jannik Sinner.
“I’m still at Wimbledon and that’s all I can think about.. I like to be the opponent to beat. It’s a privilege. Printing is part of what we do. Pressure evokes the most beautiful emotions in me, it inspires me to play my best tennis. “I know they want to beat me, but it’s not happening right now,” said Djokovic, who left the center to distribute wristbands and towels.
sinner imposed on Russia Roman Safiullin With scores of 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 and 6-2, he will be the last contender to open the door to the final on July 16, seeking his eighth crown and 24 Grand Slams. Last year the Italian tennis player faced the Serbian in the quarterfinals, forcing him to make a comeback in five sets and winning 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and 6-2. “It will be a different match. I will enjoy the moment,” Sinner said.
The skinny Italian tennis player, 21 years old and 8 years old in the world, reached the semi-finals on a quiet road he had never encountered before. Unseeded in five games nor any competitor in ATP’s top 50 since its debut. It’s an advantage he hasn’t missed to tackle a Grand Slam quarterfinal for the first time after failing the previous four.