Novak Djokovic continues his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title when he takes on Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Centre Court today. The seven-time Wimbledon champion advanced to his 17th quarter-final at SW19 after a 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Roman Safiullin on Sunday, surpassing Roger Federer's record for all-time wins on the hallowed turf.
Match Start Time
Djokovic and Auger-Aliassime are scheduled as the second match on Centre Court. Play begins at 1:30pm BST with Jessica Pegula facing Coco Gauff, followed by the men's quarter-final. The exact start time for Djokovic's match depends on the duration of the preceding women's match.
How to Watch
In the UK, live free-to-air coverage of Wimbledon is broadcast across BBC One and BBC Two. Coverage on BBC Two begins at 11am BST, with further coverage on BBC One starting at 2pm. TV licence holders can also stream the match live via BBC iPlayer. Standard Sport will provide a live blog with real-time updates.
Previous Meetings
This is the third meeting between Djokovic and Auger-Aliassime, with their last encounter in 2022. Djokovic won their ATP Masters 1000 Rome match, while Auger-Aliassime triumphed in the Laver Cup round-robin. Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarter-final after a grueling four-hour battle against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, describing it as a "crazy match" and a "rollercoaster." He acknowledged the need to reduce unforced errors against Djokovic.
What's at Stake
Djokovic is aiming for a record-extending eighth Wimbledon title and his 25th Grand Slam overall, which would move him ahead of Margaret Court's all-time record. Auger-Aliassime, seeded third, is seeking his first Grand Slam semi-final appearance.
