Felix Auger-Aliassime’s five-set quarterfinal loss to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2026 drew an unexpected and heartfelt response from Jelena Djokovic, who praised the Canadian as a role model for her children. Despite the defeat, Auger-Aliassime’s run to the last eight marked his sixth Grand Slam quarterfinal and came at his career-best ranking of World No. 4, highlighting his continued rise as one of the sport’s most consistent performers on the big stage.
