WIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic has a comprehensive arsenal of skills, including a relentless athleticism, a ferocious serve, powerful and accurate groundstrokes, and a deft touch at the net.
That explains his No. 1 ranking and his ability to avoid upsets from players outside the top 10. Entering his semifinal against Richard Gasquet on Friday, Djokovic had not lost to a player outside the top 10 at Wimbledon since 2010.
That form held when he defeated the 20th-ranked Gasquet, 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-4, to advance to his fourth Wimbledon final. Djokovic will play the winner of the other semifinal, between No.