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Watch: 20-Year-Old's Stunning Lob To Win "Outrageous" Rally vs Novak Djokovic In Wimbledon Quarter-Finals

Twenty-year-old Jannik Sinner was in fine form as he nearly knocked the mighty Novak Djokovic out in their Wimbledon quarter-final clash on Tuesday, but the Serb came back fighting from two sets down to eventually win the thrilling encounter. Sinner, who had previously beaten Carlos Alcaraz in the round of 16, showcased his abilities in the five-set encounter. There was one rally in particular which was as intense as rallies get and it saw both players scrambling across the court for 20 shots, which included lobs, volleys and smashes.

Watch: Novak Djokovic's Funny Celebration After Nailing Incredible Backhand In Wimbledon Quarterfinals Win Over Jannik Sinner

Six-time champions Novak Djokovic came from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Wimbledon. During the five-set thriller at the Centre Court on Tuesday, Djokovic was at his best as he unleashed a stunning running backhand winner against his Italian opponent. Leading 30-30, 4-2 in the final set, the top-seed was already off-balance after returning Sinner's serve and had to quickly reach the other side to return the latter's forehand. He, however, left everyone awestruck by producing a stunning backhand crosscourt winner, before celebrating it by making a Superman-like flying pose.

Normal Norrie deserving of Wimbledon success

Cameron Norrie will run and hit, and run and hit, and run and hit as the court-blanketing endurance machine against whom lengthy rallies and five-set marathons have now been etched and underscored on the tour's 'try avoid' list.

Prince William and Kate watch Djokovic and Norrie seal epic Wimbledon wins - in pictures

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose a great day to attend Wimbledon.

Wimbledon: Norrie faces alien challenge as he reaches first Grand Slam semi-final

Over the last two decades, British fans have become accustomed to being taken on five-set rollercoaster rides on tennis' most famous stage by four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman and then twice champion Andy Murray. The South African-born Norrie joined that select group on Tuesday when he fought back to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final with a 3-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over Goffin. "Pretty crazy to be sitting here and in the semis. Crazy atmosphere, as well. Definitely enjoyed it. The crowd definitely got me through it. Pretty fortunate to get through that one," admitted Norrie after becoming only the fourth British man in the Open Era to reach the last four at the grasscourt major. "At end of the fourth, start of the fifth, I was just locked in.... just a crazy day and crazy match to get through."

Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal charges on despite injury concerns as Simona Halep eyes semis

Rafael Nadal has shrugged off fresh concerns over his fitness as he targets a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Spaniard played his last-16 clash at the All England Club on Monday against Botic van de Zandschulp with strapping across his abdomen. Only last month, he won a 14th French Open with his troublesome left foot anaesthetised before undergoing career-saving treatment. "I'm a little bit tired to talk about my body, all the issues that I am having," said Nadal. "I prefer to not talk about that now. "For the moment I am healthy enough to keep going and fight for the things that I want." Nadal is halfway to the first calendar Grand Slam by a man since Rod Laver in 1969.

Djokovic 'never lost belief' during Wimbledon comeback

Novak Djokovic said he never doubted his ability to recover from two sets down to defeat Jannik Sinner and reach his 11th Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday. Djokovic triumphed 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 and will face Britain's Cameron Norrie for a place in Sunday's final. It was the seventh time in the 35-year-old Serb's career that he had battled back from two sets to love down to win.

Rafael Nadal Ignores Body Language At Wimbledon As Simona Halep Eyes Semis

Rafael Nadal has shrugged off fresh concerns over his fitness as he targets a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Spaniard played his last-16 clash at the All England Club on Monday against Botic van de Zandschulp with strapping across his abdomen. Only last month, he won a 14th French Open with his troublesome left foot anaesthetised before undergoing career-saving treatment. "I'm a little bit tired to talk about my body, all the issues that I am having," said Nadal. "I prefer to not talk about that now.

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Watch: 20-Year-Old's Stunning Lob To Win "Outrageous" Rally vs Novak Djokovic In Wimbledon Quarter-Finals

Watch: Novak Djokovic's Funny Celebration After Nailing Incredible Backhand In Wimbledon Quarterfinals Win Over Jannik Sinner

Normal Norrie deserving of Wimbledon success

Prince William and Kate watch Djokovic and Norrie seal epic Wimbledon wins - in pictures

Wimbledon: Norrie faces alien challenge as he reaches first Grand Slam semi-final

Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal charges on despite injury concerns as Simona Halep eyes semis

Djokovic 'never lost belief' during Wimbledon comeback

Rafael Nadal Ignores Body Language At Wimbledon As Simona Halep Eyes Semis