The 2026 Wimbledon Championships have delivered thrilling matches, with Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff emerging as standout performers. Djokovic survived a historic five-set marathon against Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Gauff reached her first Wimbledon semi-final after defeating fellow American Jessica Pegula. Both players showcased exceptional resilience on the grass courts of London. RIA Novosti+2
Novak Djokovic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a record-breaking 5-hour, 15-minute quarterfinal, the longest in Wimbledon history. The seven-time champion won 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, marking his 50th Grand Slam five-set match. Djokovic will face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals. RIA Novosti+2
Coco Gauff advanced to her first Wimbledon semi-final with a comeback victory over Jessica Pegula. The seventh seed previously defeated Solana Sierra, Claire Liu, and Belinda Bencic in earlier rounds. Gauff's achievement marks a significant career milestone. BBC News+2
Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the quarterfinals with victories over Alexander Shevchenko, Dino Prižmić, Michael Zheng, and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. His five-set battle against Djokovic demonstrated his growing prowess on grass courts. RIA Novosti+3
The tournament now features Djokovic versus Sinner and Gauff against an unconfirmed opponent in the semifinals. These matchups promise high-level tennis as players compete for a place in the Wimbledon finals. RIA Novosti+2