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After beating Alex de Minaur in the fourth round with a 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, and 6-4 victory, Novak Djokovic now punches his ticket to the Wimbledon quarterfinals as he also paid homage to one of his former rivals and eight-time Wimbledon champion, Roger Federer – who was present in the game and watched one of his former rivals dominate the court. Djokovic joked about how Federer’s presence in the games he’s played in the past often led him to lose. This time, however, it was a much more different story as he ended up winning and continuing the fight to the next round, where he will have a chance to go two wins away from his first Major title in a long while. It was not an easy encounter for the Serbian star. He had to endure a 1-6 loss in the first round, which was not ideal for a player who was seeded high at this point. Still, Djokovic managed to come up with a massive finish when it mattered most – winning the final three sets to close the match out with a bang. Historic Run to the Top Djokovic also notched his 101st win in the singles with that strong finish against de Minaur, and now heads to his 16th overall quarterfinal in the same grass-court Grand Slam. On top of all that, he is also close to tying Federer’s record of 105 wins in this stage as well. In fact, he even went on to dedicate this winning finish to the former Swiss star. "It's probably the first time he’s watching me and I’ve won the match," Djokovic said in his on-court interview. "In the last couple, I lost the match, so it’s good to break the curse. It’s great to have Roger here, a huge champion and someone I admired and respected a lot. We’ve shared the stage for so many years and it’s great to have him back in his most successful and favourite tournament, no doubt." We all know how really great Djokovic can be when he plays at the top of his game, and that says a lot about what we can expect from the star as he enters the deeper stages of Wimbledon. So far, he can expect to battle two of Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Karen Khachanov, Cam Norrie, and Jannik Sinner in the succeeding rounds of the tournament. A Difficult Encounter Despite breezing through the round after losing one set, Djokovic knew that this was a hard encounter to begin with, and it cannot be denied that there are a lot of expectations for him to finish up a strong game at this stage. "It was a very difficult encounter, some very challenging moments for me," Djokovic said, before referencing Federer in the stands. "Sometimes, I wish I had a serve and volley and a nice touch from the gentleman who is standing right there. That would help.” This time, Djokovic is slated to take on 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli heading into the quarterfinal stage, and it means that this is a solid chance for the Serbian star to keep his eyes on the prize and make a daring run heading into the final of one of the fabled majors in the game now more than ever. Who knows? Maybe even a shot at moving up to the higher ranks.

Despite having one of the most promising runs in the CONCACAF Gold Cup this season, the USMNT fell short in its hopes of a majestic finish on the biggest stage as they dropped the final of the tournament to Mexico, 2-1. There wasn’t any magic this time, and it proved to be quite a stunning ending to one of the game’s most enjoyable moments. This young squad of talented players is all battling to represent the United States at the highest level, and there’s no denying that it was a massive run that they have managed before losing out in the final. So far, there’s still more to expect from USMNT as they strive to put up more aggressiveness in their games, but Mauricio Pochettino’s squad deserves a lot of praise for their success in this game. Looking ahead, this Gold Cup served not only as a challenge but a wake-up call. The US now heads into September friendlies and, eventually, the World Cup year energized by lessons learned in both personnel and strategic play. The question is whether Mexico’s victory will fuel the US to tighten up mentally and tactically in 2026. Not Much of a Big Loss Ultimately, this wasn’t just a loss. It was a vital growth experience. The sting of runner-up may stick now, but the foundation it built through hard lessons and emerging talent could define this group at the 2026 World Cup. First, credit where it’s due. Chris Richards gave Pochettino’s team a dream start, heading in a Sebastian Berhalter set-piece in the 4th minute, right in front of a roaring crowd at the NRG Stadium. On paper, it was a textbook beginning to what could have been a US triumph. But Mexico’s response was fierce. Raúl Jiménez equalized in the 27th minute after capitalizing on defensive lapses from Tim Ream and Alex Freeman. From there, El Tri controlled the tempo, posting 60 percent possession and outshooting the US 16 to 6, including 12 corners to none for the Americans. The match’s turning point came deep in the second half. A handball by Jorge Sánchez in the US box went uncalled, and VAR also allowed Edson Álvarez’s header to stand after an initial offside flag in the 77th minute, giving Mexico the lead they would not relinquish. Pochettino was candid in his frustration: calling the officiating “embarrassing” and saying, “if that happened in the opposite box, for sure it’s a penalty”. This defeat stings, especially given the context – but it’s far from pointless. In the days since, both Pochettino and analysts have highlighted positives: resilience, tactical cohesion, and the emergence of new contributors like Sebastian Berhalter and goalkeeper Matt Freese. New Faces for the USMNT Sebastian Berhalter, in particular, has stepped into the spotlight. His free‑kick delivery led to the opening goal, and his overall midfield performance, especially on set pieces, suggests he could be a pivotal piece heading into the 2026 World Cup. Of equal significance: this tournament has injected fierce internal competition into the player pool. Chris Richards and Tim Ream have solidified the center-back spots, while young standouts like Alex Freeman, Max Arfsten, Diego Luna, Malik Tillman, Luca de la Torre, and Freese are now firmly in the mix. Pochettino’s message is clear: no roster spot is handed out. It’s all about who embraces this culture of competitiveness and commitment – a shift from relying on household names like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Gio Reyna, many of whom skipped the summer tournament.