If sperm takes seconds to reach the cervix why....

I read everywhere that sperm takes seconds to reach the cervix. If that's the case why is it recommended
to have sex the day before or a few days before the actual day of ovulation?? Just wondering bc I got a positive opk and SO wasn't available to have sex that day but we did the next day which would've been the day ovulation was likely to take place.

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