Wimbledon semi-finals 2026: Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner meet again with history on the line
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are set to face off in the Wimbledon 2026 semi-finals. While Sinner enters the match injury-free and in top form, Djokovic is motivated by the pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
Why it matters
This match is a high-stakes encounter between a legendary veteran and the current world number one, with historical records at stake.
Figure caption, How can Djokovic can beat Sinner?
You wouldn't normally expect a 39-year-old who had just spent five hours and 15 minutes on court to challenge the world number one in a Wimbledon semi-final.
But this is Novak Djokovic we're talking about - and he is, in the best way possible, not normal.
On Friday, Djokovic will face world number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner for a place in Sunday's final.
They met at this stage last year, with Sinner winning in straight sets despite having an elbow injury and Djokovic struggling after a fall in his previous round.
This time around, Sinner is injury-free and has not dropped a set after his opening match went the distance.
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