The Wimbledon quarter-finals begin on Tuesday, with Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka among the biggest names as the race for the men’s and women’s singles titles heats up.
Djokovic and defending champion Sinner are both in and could set up a blockbuster semi-final if they complete their final eight matches. In the women’s tournament, Osaka will look to continue her impressive run after defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, while Gauff and Pegula will meet in the All-American quarterfinals.
Center Court will also host Alexander Zverev’s final meeting with Jiri Legecka in the fourth round after play was suspended due to the Wimbledon curfew at 11pm on Monday. Zverev leads by two sets and the third set is tied 3-3.
Djokovic CONTINUES TO MAKE HISTORY
Djokovic will face third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the men’s quarterfinals on Center Court. In head-to-head matches, the pairs are tied 1:1, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.
The 39-year-old Serbian is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title and eighth Wimbledon crown, which would take him equal to Roger Federer’s record for most men’s singles titles at the All England Club. It would also make Djokovic the oldest men’s Grand Slam champion in the Open era.
Sinner Interview after becoming the youngest semi-finalist since Djokovic, but Alcaraz was going to break that record right after
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The former world number one admitted that recovery has become a bigger priority as he looks to maintain his amazing longevity.
“I think I’m spending more time on recovery now than ever before. That’s just what the body needs these days – more wear and tear,” Djokovic said.
“Throughout my career, I always try to look for what can give me an edge. Which of the existing technologies for restoration and healing is the best?
“From hyperbaric chambers to cryo chambers, cold dives, red light therapy and pulsed electromagnetic therapy. I used a lot of things.”
SINNER WATCH ANOTHER SEMI-FINAL
World number one Sinner continues his title defense against Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff, whom he has beaten in all three of his previous meetings.
The Italian has been questioned about his ability to cope with hot conditions since his exit from the French Open earlier this year, but he believes he is well prepared for the challenge.
“I feel like I’m well prepared. We’ve prepared well. Whatever happened in the past is gone. Now let’s see if we’ve found a solution,” Sinner said.
“But in any case, the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament, the feeling is different. Definitely more tension. At the same time, I’m very happy where I am at the moment.”
If both Djokovic and Sinner are successful, they will meet in a repeat of last year’s Wimbledon semi-final.
OSAKA, GAUF CHASE LAST FOUR BERTHS
The women’s quarterfinals promise two exciting matches.
Osaka will face Karolina Muchova after picking up one of the biggest wins of the tournament, eliminating top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round. Their rivalry is tied at 3-3, with both players aiming to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time.
Center Court opens with fourth seed Jessica Pegula taking on seventh seed Coco Gauff. Pegula leads the head-to-head 5-3 and Gauff reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time after winning the fourth round just before curfew on Sunday.
Center Court (6:00 p.m. EST)
Jessica Pegula (USA) (4) vs. Coco Gauff (USA) (7)
Not Before 7:00 PM EST: Alexander Zverev (Germany) (2) vs. Jiri Lehecka (Czech Republic) (13) (match restarts 6-4, 7-5, 3-3)
Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada) (3) vs. Novak Djokovic (SRB) (7)
Court No. 1 (5:30 p.m. EST)
Jannik Sinner (Italy) (1) vs. Jan-Lennard Struff (Germany)
Naomi Osaka (Japan) (14) vs. Karolina Muchova (Czech Republic) (10)
– Ends
Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published:
Jul 7, 2026 10:34 IST