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Novak Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, despatched a heartfelt message to Felix Auger-Aliassime after the Canadian phenom fell to her husband in a historic Wimbledon match.

On Tuesday, Djokovic was pushed to the brink by No. 3 seed Auger-Aliassime, with their back and forth duel going to 5 units earlier than the seven-time Wimbledon champion emerged victorious 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4). The tightly-contested match was one for the file books, marking the longest quarterfinal in SW19 historical past at 5 hours and quarter-hour.

Taking to social media in the future later, Auger-Aliassime asserted that he would use his gut-wrenching defeat as motivation to come back stronger. “In the process of trying to digest this loss, I find myself using it as fuel to bring myself back to moments like this again,” the 25-year-old wrote on Instagram.

“The greatest improvements I can make will come from competing in matches like this, experiencing emotions like this and learning from them until I eventually come out on the other side.”

Jelena swiftly counseled Auger-Aliassime for his admirable efficiency, revealing that her and Novak’s youngsters — 11-year-old son Stefan and 8-year-old daughter Tara — are large followers.

“You were incredible last night Felix. Our kids adore you and you are a wonderful role model,” Jelena commented on the post. “One had to come out as a winner in that match, but there is so much to be proud of. We will be cheering for you!”

At the younger age of 39 years previous, Djokovic continues to construct upon his legacy whereas chasing a twenty fifth Grand Slam title. Upon taking down Auger-Aliassime, the Serbian superior to a record-breaking eighth-straight Wimbledon semifinal, thereby surpassing Roger Federer for essentially the most males’s singles last 4 appearances on the storied match.

Tuesday’s battle moreover marked Djokovic’s fiftieth five-setter at a main, shifting him previous Stan Wawrinka for many within the Open period. His 39 victories in Grand Slam matches that went the gap, in the meantime, are more than some other male tennis participant.

“We know, because we’ve seen him so much, but it’s so impressive that he does it time and time again,” Auger-Aliassime mentioned of Djokovic.

After proving that he nonetheless has a lot left within the tank to compete at a high degree, Djokovic quipped: “I’m still able to battle these young guys that have 15 years less than me. I’m able to beat them at the tightest possible scoreline. … In a sense, it is really a nice surprise. But at the same time, I always have the highest expectations for myself.”

That isn’t to say nevertheless, that Djokovic wouldn’t be feeling the consequences of a five-setter on Wednesday morning. “I wish it was finals, so I don’t need to worry about how the body will feel tomorrow,” he admitted.

“I was telling the kids to go to sleep after the fourth [set], but they didn’t want to listen. I’m glad they stayed because it was honestly one of the best matches I was part of on this court in my career.”