- Novak Djokovic has automatically advanced to the semi-finals of Wimbledon after Alex de Minaur withdrew from the tournament due to injury.
- De Minaur sustained a hip injury in the final game of his fourth-round win against Arther Fils on Monday.
- The Australian revealed a “little tear of the fibre cartilage” and a “loud crack” during the match, with a high risk of making it worse if he played.
- Djokovic will now face either Taylor Fritz or Lorenzo Musetti for a place in Sunday’s final.
Newsypeople- Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of an eighth Wimbledon championship was significantly enhanced on Wednesday when his quarter-final adversary, Alex de Minaur, withdrew from their eagerly awaited encounter owing to a hip injury.
The esteemed 37-year-old Serbian icon shall now confront either Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti or the American 13th seed, Taylor Fritz, in the semi-finals following a concession.
The 25-year-old Australian ninth seed, De Minaur, conveyed his profound disappointment regarding his withdrawal from the most significant match of his career thus far. The gifted youngster incurred the injury whilst triumphing over Frenchman Arthur Fils in the fourth round on Monday, discerning a resounding crack in his hip during the match’s denouement.
“In a press conference, De Minaur expressed profound devastation as he withdrew from the event owing to a hip injury. A recent scan has unequivocally confirmed the nature of this injury, indicating a substantial likelihood of exacerbation should he dare to set foot on the court.”
De Minaur’s injury necessitates a recovery period ranging from three to six weeks, dealing a substantial setback to his progression after attaining his inaugural Wimbledon quarter-final. Nevertheless, the youthful Australian concedes that it would exhibit a lack of respect towards Djokovic to partake in the competition without being fully restored to optimal physical condition.
Novak Djokovic, who underwent knee surgery a mere three weeks before Wimbledon, has exhibited exceptional prowess throughout the tournament. His triumph over the 15th seed, Holger Rune, in the preceding round was tainted by a clash with the audience, whom he denounced for their disrespect by employing a Rune chant as a pretext for their jeers.
The Serbian’s decisive victory propels him into his 13th Wimbledon semi-final, thus matching Roger Federer’s Open era record.
Djokovic’s trajectory towards the ultimate match has now become unobstructed, as the upper half of the draw remains wide open following the unexpected eliminations of Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev.
As the esteemed 24-time Grand Slam champion, he is expected to be strongly favored in reaching the final and edging closer to his eighth Wimbledon title, thereby equaling Federer’s illustrious record at the revered All England Club.
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BREAKING: Alex de Minaur has to withdraw from his quarterfinal matchup against Novak Djokovic due to injury.
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 10, 2024
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