BEYOND
Félix Auger-Aliassime loses marathon Wimbledon quarter-final to Novak Djokovic in five hours
The Canadian fell 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 to Serbia's Djokovic in a match featuring three tiebreaks, including in the final set.
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Félix Auger-Aliassime's Wimbledon run came to an end in a marathon quarter-final match against Novak Djokovic. The Montreal native lost 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 in a match that lasted five hours and 15 minutes.
The contest featured three tiebreaks, with the fifth and deciding set going to a tiebreak that Djokovic ultimately won. It was a display of endurance and skill from both players, though the Serbian star's experience in high-pressure moments proved decisive.