THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

July 8, 2026

Novak Djokovic

Press Conference

N. DJOKOVIC/F. Auger-Aliassime

7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6

THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.

Q. Fantastic, unbelievable, like Messi. 39 years. One scores goals. You win after 5 hours 15.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: It would be nice to play 90 minutes like him. (Laughter.)

Q. How will your body recover?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Let's see. Let's see. I have an extra day, which is good.

Q. What do you expect with Sinner?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Let's see. We'll see. Future will tell.

Q. What do you think of how late this tournament is going lately? A lot of late matches.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I feel like I played more indoor tournament than outdoor, to be honest.

Q. It's shifted during your career, finishing after dark.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I mean, at the same time, it's exciting to be part of such an epic match that was played over five hours, whatever it was. I don't even know exact time.

Just one of the best matches I was honestly part of in Wimbledon. I don't recall playing this long any match. Maybe Roger final 2019 comes close in terms of the time and length.

But it was really, really super even. Anyone's game. Honestly, also Felix really played on a high level. He dropped his level a little bit in that super tiebreak. I used all my opportunities and hung in there, played the right shots. That was enough.

The crowd was up on their feet, particularly the last 30 minutes of the match. They also recognized how special the moment is of us battling the curfew, as well, a few minutes earlier than 11.

Yeah, just very proud to come out as a winner.

Q. I know you said on court it's another semifinal, you're not here just to make the semifinal. Are you ever kind of surprised by yourself of what you're capable of doing after so many years?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I mean, yes and no. I guess yes, at this stage that I'm still able to battle these young guys that have 15 years less than me, that I'm able to beat them at the tightest possible scoreline.

Of course, in a sense, it is really a nice surprise. But at the same time, I always have the highest expectations for myself. I can be very self-critical, very hard on myself. At the same time, I try to also enjoy the moments like this.

I don't know what tomorrow brings. To be honest, let's see. I'm still in the tournament. I still want to go at least one more step further. But this was as good as a final for me. I gave it all that I had, gave it my best. I think it was really thrilling experience for us players, but also crowd present in the stadium, I'm sure also a lot of people watching on TV. Glad to be part of another historic match.

Q. You had the incredible run in Australia. How do you feel now compared to then and if it feels quite similar or not?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I mean, I had a very long semis against Sinner. This is quarters. Now I have to play Sinner in semis. There's difference and difference in the surface. Obviously that was the first big tournament of the year for me, coming fresher from several months of break and preparation.

It's a bit different now. But nevertheless, another great, historic run for me at the Grand Slams. This is what counts the most, honestly. I still try to prove to myself and others that I'm able to compete with the best players in the world and beat them in the biggest stage. That's what I've done in Australia. It's what I've done here.

Hopefully I can do it few more matches here in London.