Novak Djokovic defeated Flavio Cobolli 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach his 14th Wimbledon semifinal, breaking a tie with Roger Federer for the most among men in tournament history.

The last survivor of the old guard is not going quietly. Roger Federer may be watching from the Royal Box, Rafael Nadal may be relaxing in Spain, Andy Murray is probably playing golf somewhere. But Novak Djokovic is still scrapping and scrabbling on Centre Court for every point like his life depends upon it.

The best player in the world, at least according to the rankings, faces arguably the best player in history in a Wimbledon semi-final that has been described as ‘mouth-watering’. All eyes will be on Centre Court on Friday afternoon as world number one Jannik Sinner takes on seven-time champion Novak Djokovic for a place in the Wimbledon final.