Novak Djokovic reaches Wimbledon semifinals and discusses Lionel Messi

On July 8, 2026, Novak Djokovic advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after a five-hour and fifteen-minute match against Felix Auger-Aliassime. During the post-match press conference, the Serbian athlete expressed his satisfaction with the match quality and noted the presence of his children. Djokovic also addressed the recent performance of Lionel Messi, who qualified for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. Both athletes are currently the same age and continue to compete at a high professional level. Djokovic jokingly remarked that he would appreciate the ability to finish his matches within a 90-minute timeframe, similar to a football match. Djokovic is now scheduled to face Jannik Sinner in the next round to compete for a spot in the final.