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    Alcaraz, Djokovic close in on Wimbledon final blockbuster

    Spanish world number three Alcaraz defeated Medvedev in straight sets in last year's semi-final at the All England Club before the Russian avenged that loss with an impressive last-four victory at the US Open. Alcaraz, 21, is bidding to reach his fourth Slam final before setting his sights on becoming only the sixth man to win the French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back.

    Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic gets free pass to Wimbledon semi-finals as Rybakina cruises

    Djokovic will play 25th seed Musetti for a place in Sunday's showpiece match after the Italian beat US 13th seed Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. The world number two -- who had knee surgery last month -- does not have a title to his name this year and is still seeking a first victory against a fellow top-10 player. But a historic 25th Grand Slam triumph is coming into sharp focus for Djokovic, who demolished Holger Rune in straight sets in the fourth round.

    Novak Djokovic enters Wimbledon semifinals after Alex de Minaur withdraws

    Novak Djokovic has been granted a free pass into the Wimbledon semifinals after his quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, withdrew with a hip injury. De Minaur, an Australian, announced his withdrawal hours before the match. Djokovic, who has won seven of his men's-record 24 Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, is now in the final for the 13th time.

    Novak Djokovic uses Wimbledon crowd's 'disrespect' as fuel as he moves closer to another title

    Novak Djokovic, like many superstar athletes such as Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, and Tom Brady, finds motivation in perceived slights from crowds. At Wimbledon, Djokovic felt the crowd was against him, interpreting their chants as boos. Using this as fuel, he asserted his dominance, telling the crowd, "You guys can't touch me." This mindset has helped him throughout his career, transforming negativity into inspiration. Fellow players and commentators note that Djokovic thrives on adversity, turning hostile environments to his advantage and using them to push his performance to new heights.

    Mirra Andreeva shocks ailing Aryna Sabalenka, faces Paolini in French Open semis

    Andreeva, aged just 17 and 29 days, fought back from a set down against Australian Open champion Sabalenka, who appeared to be hampered by illness, to win 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4 and set up a last-four meeting with Italy's Jasmine Paolini. The Russian is the youngest woman to reach the last four at a Slam event since Martina Hingis at the 1997 US Open, and the youngest at Roland Garros since Hingis, also that year.

    Djokovic pulls out with knee injury, Sinner to be new no. 1

    Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open quarter-final due to a knee injury, paving the way for a new champion.

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