Novak Djokovic (three-time defending champion) qualified for Friday's Wimbledon final by defeating Briton Cameron Norrie (12th place in the world). He will now attempt to win his seventh title on the London grass. "I have played many Grand Slam semi-finals but it is never easy to get on the courts. The world No. 1 in Serbia, the commentator, said that there is immense pressure and expectations from people outside. 3. He stressed that his opponent had nothing to lose.
Djokovic, 35, will take on Nick Kyrgios, 40th, an Australian player who was able to benefit from Rafael Nadal’s package one day before their match. To match Nadal's (22) record, the Serb will be aiming for his 21st Grand Slam title. Djokovic's win against Norrie was a turning point in statistics for his sport.
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He will play in his eighth Wimbledon final. Only Roger Federer (8 times) has done it better (12). He will be playing his 32nd final in the 68 Grand Slam tournaments he has played. Federer (31) was his previous record holder. He also equals Martina Navratilova, putting him one length behind Serena Williams (33) as well as two behind Chris Evert's all time high (34).
Djokovic won the London Major by beating Norrie. This was also his 85th win in the London Major. Federer was better with 105 wins. He's also unbeaten at Wimbledon since 2017, when he was eliminated in the quarter-finals. In 2017, he has 27 consecutive wins. Only Pete Sampras (31) and Roger Federer (41) have been better. He will also be trying to win his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title. Federer, Sampras and Borg have already won five.
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Norrie, 26, was not feeling any pressure at all for his Grand Slam semi-final. Djokovic acknowledged that he didn't start the match well and that he was the most successful in the first set. Norrie took Djokovic's place from the beginning. Even though the Serb won again, Norrie lined up five games straight to win the first set.
Djokovic won the second set 4-3. Norrie, however, made a huge mistake with a high backhand serve. The Serb sensed the opening and put pressure on his opponent. He broke the tie and equalized at one set everywhere.
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"I was fortunate to get the break. It was a kind of gift from him and the game went well. Djokovic said that this is what it's all about to play a Grand Slam semi final.
Norrie won the third game of the set to end a streak that saw him win five consecutive games. The Serb did not slow down and continued his march to take the lead at 5-1. He then quietly won the set. The Serb broke at the beginning and, despite public encouragement, Norrie was still in the trap. He did not manage escape.
