LONDON, July 5 (US): Much to say about Novak Djokovic that his two-to-none hole punch at Wimbledon on a day that was barely at his best seemed absolutely impossible.
So much about his history of overcoming this kind of helplessness. Much about his ability to adapt, adapt and correct himself quickly. Much about his superiority at the All England Club in recent years. Lots about what might happen if – or rather, when – he returns to the match and eventually goes into the fifth set.
Italy’s 10th-seeded Djokovic spotted the big lead on Tuesday, then came back to win 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 on center court, and finished 11th in the semi-finals at Wimbledon with his sixth win. Twenty-first consecutive Grand Slam tournament on grass.
Of the men, only Roger Federer has appeared in the semi-finals at Wimbledon with 13 trophies and more (eight) than Djokovic can reach seven by lifting the trophy on Sunday for the fourth year in a row.
Djokovic pulled off the seventh comeback of his career in a match he trailed by two sets – the last time he did in the 2021 French Open final against Stefanos Tsitsipas – and improved to 37-10 in five men.
This includes the 10-1 mark in the distance games at Wimbledon, including nine straight wins; The only loss came in 2006.
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