Today’s Wimbledon results as Novak Djokovic passes Andrey Rublev test and Elina Svitolina stuns Iga Swiatek

It is nearly exceptional that each step Novak Djokovic takes on Centre Court doesn’t emit a low thud – an ominous increase oscillating across the grounds of the All England Club, the SW19 postcode, and in actual fact the broader Wimbledon space.

For such a sound can be a becoming soundtrack to the presence and development of the seven-time champion at this match.

And whereas it might be irresponsible to not acknowledge the looming threats to Djokovic’s throne at Wimbledon this 12 months, the reigning champion noticed off one other risk, one other contender, one other pretender to his crown on Tuesday, as the air of inevitability across the Serb intensified.

More from Djokovic who was informed he’d matched Roger Federer’s report of reaching 46 Grand Slam semi-finals:

“In terms of the numbers, thank you for bringing them up but they’re just numbers at the end of the day. Especially during the tournament, I don’t like to spend too much time thinking about statistics. It’s a tournament that is active for me and I’m still in it.

“That’s all I’m thinking about right now. All I’m thinking about is directing my attention to my next match. It’s only going to get tougher I know that but I like the way I played today, the energy on the court also, so hopefully I can have another win in a few days’ time.”

After virtually three hours of understanding her position and executing a calculated sport plan to perfection, Elina Svitolina was abruptly at a loss to elucidate what she had achieved. In beautiful the world No 1 Iga Swiatek to succeed in the Wimbledon semi-finals, the Ukrainian wildcard, who solely returned to tennis three months in the past after changing into a mom, continued her fairytale comeback run in a narrative that’s changing into larger than the match. It may develop into larger nonetheless.

There will likely be no overshadowing this. After knocking out Victoria Azarenka within the earlier spherical, delivering a victory for Ukraine in opposition to Belarus in a three-set thriller that was dominated afterwards by the Wimbledon crowd booing Azarenka off the courtroom, Svitolina produced a fair stronger efficiency in opposition to Swiatek. It’s a seismic shock, delivered by a wildcard with nothing to lose and who not sees tennis as an important factor in her life.

But that, maybe, is the reason behind Svitolina’s beautiful run. The 28-year-old is a former world No 3, beforehand reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2019, however was usually unable to supply her greatest kind on the grand slams earlier in her profession. Four years later, and solely months after giving delivery to her daughter Skai, Svitolina is performing higher than ever whereas taking part in for one thing larger than herself. She is representing a rustic at warfare and bringing hope to a nation torn aside by Russian invasion.

“I don’t know what is happening right now in my head but it’s unbelievable. I’m really happy I got this chance to play here again. It was a great match, a great atmosphere and an unbelievable feeling. It was not easy to play against Iga [Swiatek]. Obviously, she’s world number one, she’s always fighting but today was an unbelievable match and I’m really happy I could win this one.

“Iga is not only a great champion but she’s also an unbelievable person. She was one of the first people that really helped Ukrainian people and it was a huge help for Ukraine. It’s not easy to play against someone who you have a lot of good moments with. I don’t think it was easy for her as well but I’m ust really proud of my effort and thank you for cheering for me all the way.”

On her preparations for the semi-finals: “First of all I’m going to have a beer. I’m just going to enjoy it with my team. At the beginning of the tournament, if someone told me that I would be in the semi-final and beating the world number one, I would have said they were crazy, so I’m just going to enjoy tonight, get some treatment and then regroup and be ready for the next big battle.”

Elena Rybakina faces Ons Jabeur in a rematch of final 12 months’s Wimbledon remaining as the quarter-finals proceed on the All England Club tomorrow.

Rybakina defeated Jabeur in three units to win her first grand-slam title final July however the Tunisian is out for “revenge” after wanting spectacular in her straight-sets win in opposition to Petra Kvitova.

The males’s motion is highlighted by Carlos Alcaraz dealing with younger rival Holger Rune within the first Wimbledon quarter-final within the Open period to be performed between two gamers underneath the age of 21.

Christopher Eubanks will look to drag off one other upset as the unseeded American faces Daniil Medvedev, following shock wins in opposition to Cameron Norrie and Stefanos Tsitsipas thus far.

Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka will look to return to the Wimbledon semi-finals as the second seed faces in-form Madison Keys. The Belarusian reached the ultimate 4 in 2021 earlier than she was banned from competing on the Championships final 12 months.

Novak Djokovic on being the one everyone needs to beat:

“I love it! It’s true. I think any tennis player wants to be in a position where everyone wants to win against you on the court. It is a privilege, as Billie Jean King said.

“Pressure is a part of what we do. It’s a part of our sport. It’s never going to go away regardless of how many Grand Slams you win, or how many matches you’ve won or how many years you’ve played professionally on the tour.

“The pressure is paramount every single time I come out on court, particularly here on Centre Court at Wimbledon but at the same time, it awakens the most beautiful emotions in me and it motivates me beyond what I’ve ever dreamed of actually and inspires me to play my best tennis.

“I know that they want to get a scalp and they want to win but it ain’t happening still! Very humble!”

Time for som put up match response from Novak Djokovic now. He spoke on Centre Court after his win saying: “There were some thrilling rallies. Andrey is a guy I respect a lot. His forehand is kind of scary.

“He’s obviously someone who has been around the top 10 for a number of years and I have to congratulate him on a great match and a great tournament.”

After his put up match interview, Novak Djokovic meets a cluster of younger youngsters close to the exit to Centre Court. They’re a bundle of pleasure at assembly the nice man and Djokovic stops to signal autographs, take selfies and give the children some momentos.

Novak Djokovic marches on. It’s been 10 years since he’s been crushed on Centre Court and that stat doesn’t seem like it’s ending anytime quickly.

Djokovic reaches the ultimate 4 as soon as once more and may have his eye on a fifth consecutive Wimbledon title.

Andrey Rublev 6-4 1-6 4-6 3-6 Novak Djokovic

Oh my! Novak Djokovic meets Andrey Rublev’s serves with some large hitting and takes the primary two factors of the following sport.

A lob from the Serb is smashed again however his backhand will get him out of hassle and units up three match factors.

Rublev saves the primary with an ace. He thinks he’s saved the second however his serve is a fault. Djokovic then goes after the second serve, he steps as much as the web and volleys house a drop shot winner.

Game, set and match Novak Djokovic!