Sinner demolishes Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final with Zverev
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals to secure a spot in the final against Alexander Zverev. Sinner is now aiming for his fifth Grand Slam title, while Djokovic's quest for a record-tying 25th major remains unfulfilled.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant shift in professional tennis, as younger players continue to challenge the dominance of veteran legends.
Sinner is targeting his fifth Grand Slam title, which would bring him within two of the tally of rival Carlos Alcaraz.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his semifinal match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic [Marko Djurica/Reuters] By AFP Published On 10 Jul 2026 10 Jul 2026 Reigning champion Jannik Sinner clinically swept aside record-chasing Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals to set up a title showdown with Alexander Zverev.
The world number one on Friday powered to a brilliant 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory on Centre Court over the 39-year-old Djokovic, whose latest bid for a 25th Grand Slam hit a now-familiar stumbling block.
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