The Serbian world number two certainly fell in the first set against Russian world number seven Andrei Rublev (4–6), but that was the only set that Djokovic lost in the quarterfinals.
6–1 in the second, 6–4 in the third, 6–3 in the fourth.
Djokovic is chasing his 24th grand slam title and with the victory against Rublev, the Serbian touched Roger Federer in the number of grand slam semi-finals: 46.
— Thanks for bringing up the numbers, but they’re just numbers. I don’t like to think about statistics. I’m still in the tournament, that’s the only thing on my mind, he says in the victory interview.
The Serbian already has seven Wimbledon titles under his belt and is the tennis player that everyone wants to scratch their fingers.
– I love it. I think every player wants to be in a position where everyone wants to beat you. It is a privilege. Pressure is part of our sport, it won’t go away, no matter how many grand slams you win. Every time I come out on the court, especially here, it motivates me and inspires me to play my best tennis.
— I know they (opponents) want to win, but it doesn’t happen. Very humble, he says with a laugh.
In the semifinals, Djokovic meets the Italian Jannik Sinner, eighth in the world ranking.