Felix Auger-Aliassime received a heartfelt message from Jelena Djokovic following his dramatic defeat in the Wimbledon quarter-finals against Novak Djokovic, in a match that will be remembered as one of the most intense of the tournament. The Serbian’s wife publicly highlighted the Canadian’s performance and character, acknowledging the Herculean effort that nearly led Auger-Aliassime to one of the biggest victories of his career.
The Canadian forced Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, to fight until the last point in an epic five-hour battle on Centre Court, before the Serbian secured the win by 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6 [10-4]. Despite pushing for a decisive tie-break in the fifth set, Auger-Aliassime ultimately fell short of pulling off the upset. In the aftermath of the match, Jelena Djokovic took the opportunity to publicly acknowledge her opponent’s effort, commenting on Auger-Aliassime's latest Instagram post, where he praised not only his performance against Novak but also the qualities that have earned him respect within the tennis community.
Jelena Djokovic's message brought a different perspective to the tense post-match atmosphere, as she praised Auger-Aliassime's attitude and revealed the affection the Djokovic family holds for the Canadian. “You were amazing last night, Felix. Our kids love you and you are a wonderful role model. Someone had to win that match, but there is so much for you to be proud of. We will continue to cheer for you!” wrote Jelena Djokovic in a comment shared after the duel.
These words underline the mutual respect between both players after a match decided by the smallest of margins. Throughout the encounter, Auger-Aliassime had several opportunities and showcased the level needed to challenge Djokovic on the biggest stage in tennis, forcing the Serbian to elevate his game to secure his place in the semi-finals. The Canadian's performance represents yet another positive step in his recent evolution, especially after overcoming less fortunate phases in his career. Although he did not reach the semi-finals, Auger-Aliassime leaves Wimbledon with the certainty that he can compete on equal terms with the elite of the sport.
The match was marked by balance from the first set, with Djokovic winning the opening tie-break 12-10, after both players held their service games. In the second set, Auger-Aliassime responded with a break, leveling the score. Djokovic regained control in the third set, but the Canadian remained unfazed, forcing another tie-break in the fourth set and taking the match to a decision under the lights of the All England Club.
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In the fifth and final set, the balance continued until the tie-break, where Djokovic ultimately prevailed 7-4, securing his place in the Wimbledon semi-finals. The Serbian will now face Jannik Sinner, the world number one, after the Italian eliminated Jan-Lennard Struff earlier. For Auger-Aliassime, his time in London is marked by a display of strength and confidence, having pushed Djokovic to the limit in one of the most memorable matches of the tournament.
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