Novak Djokovic sets Wimbledon men’s semi-final record by beating Flavio Cobolli

By Eleanor Crooks, PA Sport Correspondent

Novak Djokovic etched his name in the Wimbledon record books again by overcoming the spirited challenge of Flavio Cobolli to set up a semi-final blockbuster against Jannik Sinner.

Djokovic equalled Roger Federer’s mark of 13 men’s semi-finals in SW19 last year and now owns the record outright after recovering from a set down to see off Italian Cobolli 6-7 (6) 6-2 7-5 6-4.

It was the 23-year-old’s first appearance in the last eight at a slam – just 62 short of his opponent – but he showed more than enough to indicate it will not be his last, never letting his head drop and wowing the Centre Court crowd with the power of his forehand.

“First I have to say he congratulations to Flavio for an amazing tournament but also a great battle today,” said Djokovic.

“He played at a really high level. He’s such a talented and skilful player, definitely one of the guys that we’ll be seeing in the future much more.

“It means the world to me that I’m still able at 38 to play in the final stages of Wimbledon.”