Djokovic survives huge scare to reach semifinals

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was down to two sets but fought back to beat Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon 2022 at the Centre Court on Tuesday. That victory helped him to reach his 11th semi-final in this competition.

Sinner won the first two sets but faded as Djokovic took control from the third set. The top seed defeated the Italian by 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 and will face either David Goffin or Cameron Norrie to book a place in the final. 

"For the first two sets, we had two different matches compared to the last three,” After the end of the thrilling match, Djokovic told BBC Sport.

"He was the better player for the first two sets. I went out and had a refresh, had a toilet break, I had a little pep talk to myself in the mirror, it's the truth.

"Sometimes in these circumstances when not much is happening positively for you, sometimes these things are necessary. A little break to try and regather the thoughts and reassemble.

"I was fortunate to start the third set very well. I broke his serve very early. That gave me a confidence boost. I saw a doubt in his game. My experience helped me deal and cope with the pressure."

The Serbian laughed and added, "The toilet break was the turning point."