Credited from: BBC
Novak Djokovic progressed to the Wimbledon quarter-finals after a gritty performance against Australian Alex de Minaur. Despite an **error-strewn** first set, where he lost 1-6, Djokovic found his rhythm to secure the match with a final score of 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, emphasizing that it is how one finishes that matters. The match lasted a challenging three hours and 18 minutes at Centre Court with conditions proving tough due to the wind and cold, giving spectators a tense showdown amidst a lively atmosphere, including the presence of Roger Federer in the Royal Box, according to Indiatimes, Reuters, and BBC.
During the match, Djokovic faced an uphill battle as he fell behind 4-1 in the fourth set. However, he rallied to win five consecutive games, demonstrating his signature resilience and tactical prowess. This victory marks Djokovic's 16th quarter-final appearance at Wimbledon, putting him within striking distance of his historic **25th Grand Slam title**, as well as the opportunity to match Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles, according to Indiatimes, Reuters, and BBC.
Djokovic's next challenge will be against Italian 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli. Their upcoming clash will be a crucial matchup as Djokovic looks to advance towards possibly meeting world number one Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals. With his vast experience on grass, he is widely viewed as a key contender for the title, according to Indiatimes, Reuters, and BBC.