World No. 2 Novak Djokovic has secured a spot in the semifinals of Wimbledon 2024 without even having to play his scheduled quarterfinal match. Australian player Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw from the tournament on Wednesday due to a hip injury, granting Djokovic a walkover victory.

According to reports from Howard Fendrich of the Associated Press, de Minaur revealed that he heard a crack towards the end of his fourth-round win over Arthur Fils on Monday. The Australian player expressed his disappointment, stating, "Obviously not an announcement I wanted to make, by any means. I'm devastated."

Despite his initial hopes of pushing through the injury, de Minaur attempted to practice on Wednesday morning but quickly realized he was unable to walk properly. The player explained that medical professionals warned him that playing could worsen the injury and potentially prolong his recovery to four months.

Novak Djokovic, on the other hand, has now advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals for the 13th time in his career. This achievement ties him with Roger Federer for the men's singles record. The 37-year-old Serbian star has reached the semifinals at Wimbledon for an impressive sixth consecutive time.

As Djokovic awaits his semifinal opponent, he can relish in the fact that he will have extra time to rest and prepare for the next stage of the tournament. However, it is unfortunate for the fans and spectators who were looking forward to an exciting clash between Djokovic and de Minaur.

The semifinals of Wimbledon 2024 promise to be an electrifying affair as Djokovic aims to continue his pursuit of the prestigious Wimbledon title. Tennis enthusiasts around the world will be eagerly anticipating the outcome of this highly anticipated match.