Novak Djokovic met Rafael Nadal in the second semifinal of Wimbledon 2018.
The Serbian tennis tar won a thrilling semifinal against Spain’s Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon 2018. Novak Djokovic won 6-4, 3-6, 7-6, 3-6, 10-8. The semifinal, which was played over two days due to time limits, lived up to its hype as both the players fought to their absolute limits.
Novak Djokovic started the match strongly and his tennis was reminiscent to his peak in 2015. However, Nadal came back strongly in the second set, before the third set was evenly fought and eventually went to tie-breaker, which produced few of the best points of the match.
Rafael Nadal played bravely, using drop shots and half-volleys in game-changing moments, however it was Djokovic who held his nerve as he broke Nadal in the final set, and eventually won 10-8.
Novak Djokovic will now meet South Africa’s Kevin Anderson, who won in another marathon semifinal against America’s John Isner.
Here are some of the tweets from the match:
One match for my life? I still select Nadal
— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) July 14, 2018
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are into a fifth and deciding set on Centre Court! 💓 #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/jcEXGfmZ38
— Tennis Memes (@ATPWTAMemes) July 14, 2018
How can you possibly spend 2 years without playing Grand Slam final rounds, come to a Wimbledon SF and go toe to toe mentally with the best Nadal?What an incredible competitor is Novak Djokovic. pic.twitter.com/GGIRnZU4bh
— Tennistic (@TennisticYT) July 13, 2018
Sir David Attenborough not only survived Anderson v Isner – a 6 and a half hour epic – but is STILL in the Royal Box for Nadal v Djokovic at 10pm this evening.
He’s 92.
He’s also an absolute hero. #Wimbledon
— James Yellen (@JamesYellen) July 13, 2018
The quality of tennis in the Nadal/Djokovic game is incredible.
— Jonathan Davies OBE (@JiffyRugby) July 14, 2018
If I was in charge, I’d just make Nadal-Djokovic the official final and play it on Sunday but nevermind
— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) July 14, 2018
Can we declare this right now? Nadal has re-established himself as a top grass player. Djokovic has re-established himself as a top player, #Wimbledon
— Jon Wertheim (@jon_wertheim) July 14, 2018
Nadal v Djokovic – I love watching two experts ply their trade
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) July 13, 2018
Wimbledon: WE WILL NOT MOVE THE MEN’S FINAL FOR THE WORLD CUP FINAL EVEN IF ENGLAND IS IN IT.
Also Wimbledon: Oh, we have to play a Men’s SF now on Saturday? Ok ladies, we are probably moving your start time.
— Foot Fault Tennis (@footfaulttennis) July 13, 2018
when you signed up for Serena-Angie match but you’re working nadal-Djokovic match instead pic.twitter.com/6JXW0jVztJ
— Sascha Hardcourterer (@samstennis189) July 14, 2018
This tennis match is so epic that the longer it goes the worse I am going to feel when it ends
— Sidvee (@sidvee) July 14, 2018
Nadal signing autographs after this classic tells you plenty about his character… #wimbledon
— Jon Wertheim (@jon_wertheim) July 14, 2018
Novak Djokovic wins another marathon #Wimbledon semifinal, beating Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(9), 3-6, 10-8 to reach his first Grand Slam final in over two years.
#21 Djokovic, the lowest-ranked man in a #Wimbledon final in 15 years, will face Kevin Anderson tomorrow.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) July 14, 2018
