Today Inspirational Quotes 2024-07-03 Today Inspirational Quotes - Last update images today Today Inspirational Quotes A’ja Wilson's First Career 20-20 Game Helps The Aces Beat The Storm 84-79 WIMBLEDON, England -- Lorenzo Musetti threw his head back and spread his arms wide to celebrate reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon then covered his face with both hands. His 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory over Taylor Fritz on Wednesday was a big deal, to be sure. After all, the 25th-seeded Musetti, a 22-year-old from Italy, never had made it past the third round at the All England Club -- or past the fourth round at any major tournament -- until this fortnight. Now, though, comes a far tougher test: taking on Novak Djokovic. "He probably knows, better than me, the surface and the stadium, for sure," Musetti said with a chuckle, aware he will be making his Centre Court debut Friday. "Jokes apart, he's a legend everywhere, but especially here in Wimbledon." It will be Djokovic's record-tying 13th semifinal at Wimbledon alone, equaling Roger Federer, and 49th Slam semifinal overall, extending a mark he already held. As Musetti pursues his first major championship, Djokovic seeks a 25th, including what would be his eighth at the All England Club. Djokovic's smooth trip through this year's bracket was made even easier when the man he was supposed to play in the quarterfinals Wednesday, Alex de Minaur, pulled out with a hip injury hours before their match was scheduled to begin. Instead of going up against No. 9 de Minaur on Wednesday, Djokovic will get three full days off before meeting Musetti on Friday. The other men's semifinal will be defending champion Carlos Alcaraz against Daniil Medvedev; they advanced Tuesday. Musetti was forced to work for his spot in the final four: His 3½-hour victory over the 13th-seeded Fritz was the 37th five-setter at Wimbledon this year, the most at any Grand Slam tournament. He acknowledged he didn't get off to an ideal start but added, "I played my best tennis at the end. I kept the best for the end." Playing at a sun-swathed No. 1 Court against Fritz, an American who is one of the sport's biggest servers but fell to 0-4 in major quarterfinals, Musetti managed to accumulate 13 break points and convert six. The outcome-determining break came on a forehand winner by Musetti that made it 2-0 in the last set; moments later, another break made it 4-0. Musetti's first break came early in the second set, and that, he said, altered the course of the evening. "Immediately, I changed my mind. I changed my attitude," Musetti said. "And that probably made the difference." There was not a ton of variety from either player; they were mainly content to trade groundstrokes from the baseline. But Musetti did manage to accrue points with effective drop shots, occasionally following them with successful passing attempts or lobs. Queen Camilla, the wife of King Charles III, was in the stands and joined fans in doing the wave. Djokovic and Musetti have played each other six times previously. Djokovic has won five of those, including a five-setter at this year's French Open that concluded after 3 a.m. It was in Djokovic's next match in Paris that he tore the meniscus in his right knee. "We know each other pretty well. They've always been a huge fight, so I expect a big, big fight. It's going to be one of the toughest challenges on tour," Musetti said, "but I am an ambitious guy and I like to be challenged." 4675141 Brian Tracy Quote A Goal Without A Plan Is Only A Dream Dailyinspirationalquotes 1024x1024 Fposter,small,wall Texture,product,750x1000 3d1fbd6c76aa589a1a1841a0a34d5564 1 Eng Deep Motivational Quotes To Inspire And Provoke Thought 16 9.webp A463f46d62b917dc7cf19b7b5704e1fd New Year Quotes4 9a207aec4b92dece8627a16f058125f8 24e0380612a222434da0ecda2b88b200 Inspirational Quotes For Today 768x1024 Happy New Year 2023 Motivational Quotes 768x545 A69ba9dfc015978c3e691a4c0301c42c Fe224c287d7bcfd9e15ae5e76e15df1a Super Inspiring Motivational 2024 Quote Pictures.webp 2024 New Year 2024 New Start Motivation Inspirational Quote Message Man Meets Dawn Mountains New Year 2024 274411406 Bdfb9a5f4ee0e1f33c774052d274350e New Year Quotes5 1 Best New Year Famous Quotes 2023 And Inspirational Sayings New Year Fitness Quotes Fc45ad76cbfb9edaf5c0cc5a74f47b65 Motivational Quotes 2023.webp Fearless Motivational Quote Desktop Wallpaper 1 ?format=jpg&quality=90&v=1600450412 Best Inspirational Quote 5e6ddfb771a405e8368aa774e71b40a6 17449 Walter Bagehot Quote The Greatest Pleasure In Life Is Doing What 16086da5b210c344ee9d21d379808a24 F8292d1ca74f8aea55ce2b7ad2618fa0 Cce2db779f68c73727fc464f09a22296 2b4c163a1d6e5f8155b184a8b76c1057 Quote 2023 Oprah Short Inspiring Quotes 16