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

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

He had to see his service game through before he could receive treatment and, after holding to love, grimaced through a massage before returning to play.

After missing two set points at 5-4 on the Canadian’s serve, Djokovic started moving freely again and the pair engaged in an thrilling 22-point tie-break that saw them take turns at missing multiple set points, until Auger-Aliassime gifted his opponent the opener with a skewed volley.

A lapse in concentration saw Djokovic drop serve towards the end of the second set and Auger-Aliassime levelled the tie – at which point the roof was closed, despite both players protesting against it.

There was little to separate the pair as Auger-Aliassime made it through a marathon 13-minute service game that saw seven deuces, but Djokovic broke to love for a 4-2 lead and maintained that advantage to wrap up the third set.

Djokovic won eight straight points to claim the opening two games of the fourth – causing Auger-Aliassime to smash his racquet on his chair – but momentum suddenly shifted and the Canadian replied with a run of three games.

Auger-Aliassime clinched the resulting tie-break to force a decider- to the delight of the crowd on a rowdy Centre Court.

With both players staying strong on serve in the fifth, a match tie-break became inevitable. When it arrived, Djokovic whipped up support, pointing to his ear as he asserted his dominance to seal his place in his 15th Wimbledon semi-final.