SportsLine tennis expert Jose Onorato reveals his 2025 Wimbledon picks for Wednesday's men's singles quarterfinal between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli

LONDON -- LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic began expressing a heartfelt thought about returning to the semifinals at the All England Club — “It means the world to me,” he was saying, “that I’m still able, at 38, to play (in the) final stages of Wimbledon” — when the Centre Court crowd interrupted with yelling and applause.

Flavio Cobolli might not be a household name yet, but he's making waves at Wimbledon. The 23-year-old talent has secured his spot in the limelight by defeating Jack Draper conqueror Marin Cilic, propelling him into his first Grand Slam quarter-final against Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic was given an early scare but continued his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy and standalone 25th Grand Slam title when he beat Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-7(6) 6-2 7-5 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals.

Novak Djokovic has reached the Wimbledon semifinals for a men’s-record 14th time as he pursues his unprecedented 25th title from all Grand Slam tournaments.

Djokovic, who is looking for a record-equaling eighth Wimbledon title and a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, battled and then surged past the Italian No. 22 seed Cobolli 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 to set up Friday’s date with Sinner.

Flavio Cobolli marched into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday, leading a dashing Italian advance by snuffing out the once-lethal Marin Cilic in a statement win that lit up a sunny but breezy Court Two.

Flavio Cobolli has reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. The Italians in London are off to a great start this Monday, which will continue with Sonego's match against American Shelton and