Day-11 will see all 2 semi-finals of the Menâs Singles being played on the Centre Court and mixed doubles semi-finals match on the Centre Court. There wonât be any Womenâs Singles match played with the Womenâs Singles Final scheduled for tomorrow.
Djokovic will play 10th seed Denis Shapovalov today after the Canadian beat Russian 25th seed Karen Khachanov.
Djokovic is now two wins from a record-equalling 20th menâs major.
After winning the Australian Open and French Open titles already this year, another triumph at the All England Club will mean he equals the tally jointly held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Nadal is not playing at Wimbledon this year, while Federer was beaten in straight sets in his quarter-final by Hubert Hurkacz, who will face Matteo Berrettini in the last four.
Italyâs Berrettini defeated Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 5-7 7-5 6-3 to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final.
Italian Matteo Berrettini beats Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 6-0 6-7 (3-7) 6-4. Matteo Berrettini is the first Italian man or woman to make a singles final at the Wimbledon Championships.
Previously, the 7th seed hadnât gone past the 4th round before and now, he will face either Novak Djokovic or Denis Shapovalov in Sundayâs final on Centre Court. It will be the first Grand Slam final of his career too.
"I have no words⌠really! Just thanks, it will take a couple of hours to understand what happened. I just know that I played a great match and that Iâm really happy to be here. I enjoyed the crowd and my family are here, along with my whole team.
âI think that I didnât dream about this [happening] because it was too much, you know? Iâm just so happy, grazie.â
"I remember the first time that I stepped onto this court, two yearsâ ago against Roger [Federer], and it wasnât the same performance! But, heâs just a great legend. I enjoyed it, even though I lost, and I think that experience helped me to be ready today. Iâm grateful for everything thatâs happening and thatâs it!"
Defending champion Novak Djokovic beat Denis Shapovalov 7-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the second semifinal of the day to book a place in Sundayâs menâs singles final Italyâs Matteo Berrettini. This will be the 30th Grand Slam final for Djokovic.
Andy Lapthorne and David Wagner win quad wheelchair doubles title
After a two year wait for Wheelchair Tennis, David Wagner and Andy Lapthorne finally got their hands on the Quad Wheelchair Doubles title.
Britainâs Andy Lapthorne won his second Wimbledon quad wheelchair doubles title as he and American partner David Wagner brilliantly saw off a fightback from Dylan Alcott and Sam Schroder.
Lapthorne claimed his 13th Grand Slam title overall and an 11th in doubles as he and Wagner triumphed 6-1 3-6 6-4.
Djokovic âTo be honest whatâs going on is quite obvious. We all see it. I have to play 90% of my matches with the crowd against me. I not only have to face my rival, but also the stands.â
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Here is what Shapovalov had to say
âIâd be happy if Novak can be my mentor, that means he stopped playing (laughing). He told me a few words in the locker room, and he doesnât have to do that, it means a lot to me, it is big for me.â
Australiaâs Ashleigh Barty says she âcouldnât be more raptâ to play for her first Wimbledon title on the 50th anniversary of her idol Evonne Goolagong Cawleyâs maiden win.
âJust play the ballâ - Navratilovaâs advice to final debutants
With both women experiencing their maiden Wimbledon finals, nine-time champion Martina Navratilova says the key will be who âhandles the occasion the betterâ.
"My advice to both players would be âjust play the ballâ. Youâre playing the opponent, youâre not playing the Wimbledon final.
"Everyone gets nervous and everyone chokes, itâs how little you can choke, how well you can handle the nerves.
âThe key is to admitting âOK, this is what Iâm feeling now, what do I have to do to win this next pointâ and bring it back to the tennis.â
âItâs a toss-up. Iâm giving the slight edge to Pliskova, only because of the way she has been playing the last two weeks. But overall Barty is the better player.â
Ashleigh Barty is the new Ladiesâ Singles Champion
World number one Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Pliskova 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 in the final.
The 25-year-old Barty, who won her maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2019, emulated her idol Evonne Goolagong who claimed the second of her All England Club titles in 1980.
Indian-American Samir Banerjee Enters Junior Menâs Singles Final
Samir Banerjee defeated Sascha Gueymard Wayenburg 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 to reach the Wimbledon Junior menâs singles Final. He will be facing Victor Lilov for the title.
Itâs 50 years since Evonne Goolagong won her first Wimbledon title. Before this yearâs tournament, Ash Barty said she hoped she could make her proud. She did.
Serbiaâs Djokovic, 34, faces Italyâs Matteo Berrettini. Djokovic is going for a third Grand Slam of the year, having already won the Australian Open and French Open titles.
7th seed Berrettini, 25, is playing in his first Grand Slam final.
Djokovic has won both of his previous matches against Berrettini, at the 2019 ATP Finals and last monthâs French Open
An important factor will be whether Berrettini can handle the occasion of playing his first major final against an opponent who is taking part in his 30th.
Berrettini has a 32-6 win-loss record in 2021, boosted by having won all 11 of his matches on the British grass courts.
Before coming to the All England Club, Berrettini won the title on his Queenâs debut and is aiming to become the eighth player to complete the London double.
âIt is going to hard for Berrettini to handle the nerves. We saw that in the womenâs final with Pliskova, it is tough,â said McEnroe.
"But he knows his best tennis is on grass and needs to let it all hang out.
âI think he will win at least a set, but I wouldnât pick him to win the match.â
Djokovic has made no secret of the fact he is motivated by creating history, having already spent more weeks as world number one than any other man and now targeting the most major titles.
When Djokovic won his first major at the 2008 Australian Open, Federer - who is almost six years older than the Serb - had claimed 12 of his 20 majors.
Now, Djokovic has the opportunity to move level with Federer - and Rafael Nadal, who caught up with the Swiss at last yearâs French Open - for the first time.
On whether he will receive the support of the Centre Court crowd, Djokovic said: "Berrettini is kind of an underdog.
"People also like to see someone win who is an underdog or is not maybe expected to win, is not the favourite to win.
âBut hopefully people can also recognise also the importance of this match for me, the history that is on the line.â
Menâs Tennis: Players with the Most Grand Slam Tournaments Won - Singles
Player
Total
Roger Federer
20
Rafael Nadal
20
Novak Djokovic
19
Pete Sampras
14
I agree with Djokovic- fans like to root for underdogs and will want Berrettini to win. Normally, even I support underdogs but today I would want Djokovic to win as history is on the line!
Djokovic for the Wimbledon title
The current Grand Slam title count:
Australiaâs Ashleigh Barty says she âcouldnât be more raptâ to play for her first Wimbledon title on the 50th anniversary of her idol Evonne Goolagong Cawleyâs maiden win.
