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 As Wimbledon’s second week got underway on Monday, July 7, 2025, the Round of 16 delivered standout performances and unexpected turns on the courts of SW19.

Novak Djokovic vs Alex de Minaur

On Centre Court, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic found himself challenged early, dropping the first set 1–6 to the fast and aggressive Alex de Minaur. The Australian’s speed and tactical net play appeared to throw the seven-time Wimbledon champion off his rhythm. Yet, Djokovic showcased his trademark resilience, fighting back to take the second set 6–4. By the fourth set, the match had turned into a war of attrition, with Djokovic saving break points and leveling the match. The decider loomed large as Djokovic pushed toward a potential 25th Grand Slam title, aiming to become the oldest champion in Open Era history.

Flavio Cobolli stuns Marin Cilic

On Court No. 2, Italy’s Flavio Cobolli delivered the shock of the day by defeating veteran Marin Cilic in four sets. The 23-year-old took the first two sets 6–4, 6–4, dropped the third, but held his nerve in a tense tiebreak to close the match 7–6(3). Cobolli’s powerful serving and cool head under pressure earned him his first Grand Slam quarter-final berth. He could join fellow Italians Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Sonego in what would be a historic trio of quarter-finalists from Italy.

Belinda Bencic powers through

Swiss player Belinda Bencic continued her comeback from maternity leave in commanding fashion, edging past Ekaterina Alexandrova 7–6(4), 6–4. It marked her first Wimbledon quarter-final appearance and placed her among a select group of Swiss women, including Martina Hingis, Timea Bacsinszky, and Viktorija Golubic, to achieve that milestone.

Top seeds dominate

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner maintained his pristine form at the Championships, having dropped just 17 games across three rounds. He now faces Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round. On the women's side, Iga Swiatek looks ready to take on Denmark’s Clara Tauson as she continues her pursuit of a first Wimbledon title.

Other matches to watch

Ben Shelton battled Lorenzo Sonego in a match filled with fireworks, while rising teen star Mirra Andreeva took on Emma Navarro in a bid to extend her dream Wimbledon run.

As the tournament moves into its decisive phase, the quarter-final picture is beginning to take shape, but the surprises and drama are far from over.