Djokovic into Wimbledon semis after Minaur withdraws

Novak Djokovic is through to the semi-finals of Wimbledon after Alex de Minaur withdrew from their last-eight tie because of a hip injury yesterday.
The Australian ninth seed was scheduled to take on 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic in the second match on Centre Court.
Djokovic, 37, is handed a walkover and will face either Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti or American 13th seed Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals.
“I am devastated to pull out due to a hip injury,” De Minaur said.
“I felt a loud crack during the last three points of my match against [Arthur] Fils.
“I got a scan yesterday and it confirmed that this was the injury and with high risk of making it worse if I was to step on court.”
The 25-year-old said the recovery period was between three and six weeks.
His withdrawal helps Djokovic in his bid to win an eighth title at Wimbledon and move level with Roger Federer. (Agencies)