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'A Nice Surprise': Marathon Man Djokovic Revels in Wimbledon Epic
Djokovic reached his 15th Wimbledon semi-final after a five-hour, 15-minute win and will face defending champion Jannik Sinner.
On a thrilling night of sports, Lionel Messi and Novak Djokovic reinforced their status as the greatest of all time, with both stars securing vital victories to advance in their respective tournaments.
Djokovic survived a five-hour, 15-minute marathon against Felix Auger-Aliassime on Centre Court, battling a calf injury to win a nerve-shredding tie-break just before the 2200 GMT curfew.
Argentina erased a 2-0 deficit to defeat Egypt, driven by a resilient second-half performance; Messi missed a penalty on 21 minutes but atoned with an assist for Cristian Romero's 79th-minute goal and a strike of his own on 83 minutes.
Following these victories, Djokovic prepares for a semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner on Friday, while Argentina advances to face Switzerland after their penalty victory over Colombia following a goalless 120 minutes of play.
These performances reflect the enduring dominance of both sports icons, with the Serbian pursuing a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title; analysts suggest the debate regarding their status as the greatest in their respective crafts is settled.