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  1. Grand SlamATP8 Jul 2026

    Arthur Fery: Wimbledon Wild Card Sensation Reaches Semi-Finals

    • British wild card Arthur Fery (world No. 114) beat 9th seed Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-0 to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.
    • Fery, 23, grew up about a mile from the All England Club and was a two-time All-American at Stanford.
    • Queen Camilla was among the royal box contingent watching his quarter-final win on Centre Court.
    • Fery had previously survived nosebleeds and multiple five-set comebacks en route to the last four.
    • His path to the semis included victories over Grigor Dimitrov and Flavio Cobolli, as well as qualifying opponents.
    ESPN
  2. Grand SlamATP8 Jul 2026

    Djokovic Survives Longest Wimbledon Quarterfinal Ever vs. Auger-Aliassime

    • Novak Djokovic beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (10-4) in 5 hours and 15 minutes — the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history.
    • At 39 years old, Djokovic became the oldest men's singles semifinalist at a major since Ken Rosewall at the 1977 Australian Open.
    • The win gave Djokovic a record-extending 15th Wimbledon semifinal appearance and his 55th Grand Slam semifinal overall.
    • Djokovic also surpassed Roger Federer's all-time record of 105 Wimbledon match wins during the tournament.
    • Despite the epic victory, Djokovic was then beaten in straight sets by Sinner in the semifinals two days later.
    ESPN
  3. Grand SlamATP7 Jul 2026

    Djokovic outlasts FAA in 5-hour epic to set up Sinner semi-final

    • Novak Djokovic defeated No. 3 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(12-10) 3-6 6-3 6-7 7-6(10-4) in over five hours on Centre Court.
    • Djokovic, 39, advances to the Wimbledon semi-finals for the 14th time in his career.
    • The winner sets up a headline semi-final clash against defending champion and No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner.
    • Sinner had earlier beaten Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets (7-5 7-6 6-3) to reach the last four.
    • Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is absent due to injury, opening the draw for other contenders.
    ESPN
  4. Grand Slam7 Jul 2026

    Djokovic survives longest Wimbledon QF in history; Gauff and Muchova also advance

    • Novak Djokovic beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(12/10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4/7), 7-6(10/4) in 5 hours and 15 minutes — the longest men's quarter-final in Wimbledon history.
    • The 39-year-old Djokovic set up a semi-final rematch with defending champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
    • Coco Gauff reached her first Wimbledon semi-final with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over fellow American Jessica Pegula.
    • Karolina Muchova defeated Naomi Osaka 7-6(4), 6-4 to reach her first Wimbledon semi-final and fifth Grand Slam semi-final overall.
    • Gauff's run means she has now reached the semi-finals at all four Grand Slams.
    Al Jazeera
  5. Grand SlamATP7 Jul 2026

    Djokovic Survives Longest Wimbledon Quarter-Final in History to Reach Record 15th Semi-Final

    • Djokovic outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6(4) in 5 hours and 15 minutes — the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history.
    • The win secured Djokovic's record-extending 15th Wimbledon semi-final and his 55th career Grand Slam semi-final.
    • At 39 years and 51 days, he became the second-oldest men's singles semi-finalist in the Open Era at Wimbledon.
    • Djokovic took a medical timeout to treat a calf issue and extended his all-time Wimbledon wins record to 107.
    • The victory keeps alive his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title, which would surpass Margaret Court's tally.
    Wimbledon
  6. Grand SlamATP7 Jul 2026

    Djokovic Beats Auger-Aliassime in Longest Wimbledon QF Ever (5h 15m)

    • Djokovic defeated No. 3 seed Auger-Aliassime 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6(4)
    • The 5 hours and 15 minute match is the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history
    • Djokovic called the win one of his proudest moments against younger opponents
    • Set up a semifinal with defending champion Sinner
    • Match took place on Day 9 on Centre Court
    Yahoo Sports
  7. Grand SlamWTA6 Jul 2026

    Naomi Osaka Stuns World No. 1 Sabalenka to Reach First Wimbledon Quarterfinal

    • Osaka defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets on Centre Court on July 6.
    • Sabalenka had not dropped a set entering the match but could not handle Osaka's blistering first serve.
    • Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, reached her first-ever Wimbledon quarterfinal.
    • Sabalenka joins Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek in early departures, blowing the women's draw wide open.
    • Highest remaining seeds are Americans Jessica Pegula (4) and Coco Gauff (7).
    Sky Sports
  8. Grand SlamATP6 Jul 2026

    Djokovic Breaks Federer's All-Time Wimbledon Men's Singles Win Record with Victory No. 106

    • Djokovic defeated qualifier Roman Safiullin 7-6(4), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the fourth round on July 6.
    • The win gave the 39-year-old Serbian 106 career singles victories at Wimbledon, surpassing Roger Federer's record of 105.
    • Only Martina Navratilova's overall record of 120 Wimbledon singles wins stands above him.
    • Djokovic is now in the quarterfinals and set for a showdown with Felix Auger-Aliassime.
    • He is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam singles title at the tournament.
    Olympics.com
  9. Grand Slam6 Jul 2026

    Sabalenka shocked by Osaka; Fery beats Dimitrov to reach Wimbledon QF

    • Naomi Osaka upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time, ending Sabalenka's title defence.
    • It was Osaka's first win over a top-10 player on a non-hard-court surface, having been 0-13 in those matches previously.
    • British wild card Arthur Fery beat Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 on Centre Court to reach the quarter-finals.
    • Fery, ranked 114, entered the tournament with only two Grand Slam wins to his name and had never previously won a five-set match.
    • Sabalenka had beaten Osaka in all three of their previous meetings in 2026, including the French Open.
    ESPN
  10. Rules & Tech6 Jul 2026

    Wimbledon 2026 introduces video review technology alongside second year of electronic line calling

    • For the first time in Wimbledon history, video review was introduced in 2026, allowing players to ask the chair umpire to re-watch judgement calls such as double-bounces, foul shots and net touches.
    • Video review is available on six show courts including Centre Court and No. 1 Court; line call decisions by Hawk-Eye Live remain final and cannot be challenged.
    • Hawk-Eye Live, using 18 cameras per court, entered its second year at Wimbledon after line judges were removed in 2025, ending a 147-year tradition.
    • Wimbledon is now the third Grand Slam to adopt video review, following the US Open (2023) and Australian Open; Roland-Garros retains human line judges.
    • Scoreboard visual indicators were also added in 2026 after fans complained they could not tell in/out calls without on-court judges.
    AOL / Sky Sports
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