When the huge-serving Hurkacz began misfiring in the seventh game, Djokovic swarmed over his second serve and converted a third break point. Like he has done so many times in his glittering career, Djokovic found them in the fourth. The 23-time Grand Slam champion's progress this year had been smooth until facing Hurkacz, not dropping a set in his opening three matches.Ī below-par start from the Serb on Monday changed that.īoth players had again dominated serve in a third set that looked likely to go to another tie-break - until 17th seed Hurkacz, who famously beat Roger Federer in the Swiss great's final match at Wimbledon in 2021, broke to reduce the deficit.ĭjokovic looked slightly rattled at the end of the set, gesturing to his team as he searched for answers. Jabeur & Rybakina set for repeat of 2022 finalĭjokovic through despite 'feeling miserable'ĭjokovic, 36, has been unbeatable at the All England Club in recent years, winning the men's title at the past four Championships and not losing a completed match here since retiring injured in 2016.Eubanks 'living the dream' as grass becomes 'best friend'.Superb Alcaraz underlines Wimbledon credentials.Medvedev will next face unseeded Christopher Eubanks - the surprise package of the men's draw - after the American beat Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a five-set thriller.Įubanks, who knocked out British number one Cameron Norrie in the second round, caused another shock with a 3-6 7-6 (7-4) 3-6 6-4 6-4 victory. Third seed Daniil Medvedev reached the last eight for the first time as Czech opponent Jiri Lehecka retired. The Serb, going for a record-equalling eighth men's title, dropped the third but won 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (8-6) 4-6 6-4.
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