Novak Djokovic's journey in Wimbledon took an unexpected turn when his quarter-final opponent, Alex de Minaur, withdrew from the match citing a hip injury. De Minaur, who earned a hard-fought victory over Arthur Fils in the fourth round, revealed that he heard a loud crack during the match, leading to the diagnosis of a tear in the fiber cartilage within his hip.

While de Minaur expressed devastation over missing out on what he considered the most crucial match of his career, the Australian player made a difficult but necessary decision to prioritize his health over the opportunity to face Djokovic for the second time in a year. Despite the potential of a career-defining moment slipping away, de Minaur acknowledged the high risk involved in aggravating his injury and prolonging the recovery time if he were to push through and play against Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic's advancement to the semi-final tied him with Roger Federer for the most Wimbledon semi-final appearances by a male player in the tournament's history. The 37-year-old Serbian now awaits the winner of the match between Taylor Fritz and Lorenzo Musetti, as he aims to secure a spot in the final and potentially claim another Wimbledon title.