Novak Djokovic has advanced to the Wimbledon semi-finals without playing a match. His opponent, Alex de Minaur, withdrew from their quarter-final due to a hip injury.
Organizers had scheduled the highly anticipated clash between the 24-time Grand Slam champion and the Australian ninth seed as the second match on Centre Court Wednesday. However, De Minaur’s unfortunate injury dashed fans’ expectations.
De Minaur expressed his disappointment, saying, “I am devastated to pull out due to a hip injury. I felt a loud crack during the last three points of my match against [Arthur] Fils.” He added, “A scan yesterday revealed the injury and the high risk of worsening it if I played.”
Djokovic now awaits his semi-final opponent. He will face the winner of the match between Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti and American 13th seed Taylor Fritz.
This walkover gives Djokovic extra rest before his next match. Meanwhile, De Minaur faces a bitter end to his strong Wimbledon run.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes remain on Djokovic. The Serbian veteran continues his quest for another Grand Slam title, while his opponents face the challenge of halting his march towards the final.
Tournament officials will likely adjust the schedule to accommodate this unexpected development. Tennis fans worldwide now eagerly anticipate the remaining quarter-final matches and the upcoming semi-finals.
