Novak Djokovic’s impressive victory over Andrei Rublev secured his place in the Wimbledon semi-finals, bringing him a host of benefits.
Notably, this win marked Djokovic’s 42nd consecutive victory on the grass courts of London, setting a remarkable new record in the process.
By advancing to the final four, Djokovic earned 720 points on the ATP ranking list, propelling him to the coveted number one spot in the live ATP rankings. However, his reign at the top may not be long-lasting.
This achievement has heightened the pressure on the young and talented Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed in the tournament. Alcaraz is eagerly anticipating his quarterfinal clash against Holger Rune on Wednesday. If the Spanish player emerges victorious against the Danish opponent, he will regain the top spot in the ATP rankings, at least until Friday and the semifinals.
In addition to his impressive performance, Djokovic’s advancement to the quarterfinals guarantees him a substantial financial reward. As a semi-finalist, he will receive a minimum prize of £600,000.
Looking ahead to Friday’s match against Sinner, Djokovic will have the opportunity to further improve his results and move one step closer to defending his title and securing his 24th Grand Slam victory.