The world number one won 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, 7-5 in a tense semi-final in which he saved 10 of 11 breakpoints.
# Wimbledon title number 6 is in reach. The defending champion @DjokerNole is in his seventh final in the championship… https://t.co/mmfT6gc6ZG
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Djokovic will face in his seventh Wimbledon final Matteo Berrettini He became the first Italian to reach the Wimbledon singles final after beating world number 9 Hubert Herkaz 6-3, 6-0, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4.
“Especially at this stage of my career, what’s most important to me is the Grand Slam,” Djokovic said.
Different year, same man in final. #Wimbledon | @DjokerNole https://t.co/LMpt90T53S
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“It fills my heart every time something historic happens on the line so it inspires me.”
Shapovalov had endeared himself to the crowd during the fortnight to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final.
The 22-year-old burst out in tears for a standing ovation.
A brilliant effort in his 10th singles match at #Wimbledon No doubt we will see more… https://t.co/rEUEfja1XO
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