Novak Djokovic rallies to beat Andrey Rublev and set up Jannik Sinner semi-final at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic came from a set down to beat Andrey Rublev and reach the Wimbledon semi-finals. The 23-time Grand Slam champion dropped the first set against the seventh seed, but raced through the second and prevailed 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-3. Ad Djokovic will next face Jannik Sinner after he beat Roman Safiullin in four sets.

WimbledonDjokovic only 'getting better' and could win 30 Grand Slams — Wilander37 MINUTES AGO Djokovic, who is bidding for a fifth straight Wimbledon title and an eighth overall to equal Roger Federer’s record, has won both previous meetings against Sinner. Djokovic will be contesting his 46th Grand Slam semi-final, which ties the record set by Federer. “In terms of the numbers, they are just numbers at the end of the day, especially during the tournament I don’t like to spend too much time thinking about statistics and the achievements," said Djokovic.

“Obviously it’s a tournament that is active for me so that’s all I am thinking about, directing my attention to the next match. It’s only going to get tougher but I like the way I played today, the energy on the court as well, hopefully I can have another win in a few days’ time.” Rublev hadn’t won a set in his last two meetings with Djokovic and was under pressure on serve in the sixth game as he fended off three break points. But just as it looked like Djokovic might assert control, it was Rublev who broke.

Djokovic slipped and hit into the net on deuce, and Rublev took his chance with a forehand winner. Svitolina shocks Swiatek to reach semi-finals Rune v Alcaraz has shades of Djokovic v Nadal — Wilander Another winner brought up set point in the following game, and Rublev sealed it when Djokovic netted. But Rublev undid some of his good work with two