World No. 1 Jannik Sinner produced a masterclass on Centre Court to dismantle Novak Djokovic in straight sets and book a place in his first Wimbledon final, where he will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
The 23-year-old Italian overpowered the seven-time Wimbledon champion 6–3, 6–3, 6–4 in a stunning semifinal performance that ended Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title. It also marked Sinner’s sixth consecutive win over the Serb—his first on grass—and avenged past defeats at SW19.
The result sets up a blockbuster rematch of last month’s French Open final, where Alcaraz came from two sets down to edge Sinner in five thrilling sets. This time, Sinner hopes to reverse the script.
“It’s a huge honour for me to share the court again with Carlos,” Sinner said after the match. “Hopefully it will be another great match like the last one. I don’t know if we can top it, but we’ll try. Hopefully, it’ll be enjoyable for everyone.”
Alcaraz Awaits as Rivalry Heats Up
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz booked his spot in Sunday’s final earlier on Friday, defeating American fifth seed Taylor Fritz 6–4, 5–7, 6–3, 7–6 (8–6) in the day’s first semi-final. The pair now set up a mouthwatering showdown, continuing a remarkable streak where either Sinner or Alcaraz has appeared in each of the last six Grand Slam finals.
While Alcaraz seeks a third Wimbledon crown, Sinner will aim for his first major title on grass and his second Grand Slam this year, following his Australian Open triumph earlier this year.
Djokovic’s Future Uncertain After Defeat
For 38-year-old Novak Djokovic, the defeat was a bitter blow—and may be the clearest signal yet that time is catching up with the tennis legend. This was widely seen as his best chance to win a record-breaking 25th major, on his favourite surface where he has been near-invincible over the past decade.
Djokovic, who eliminated Sinner in both 2022 and 2023 at Wimbledon, was largely outclassed this time around. The Serb managed just six break points all match, converting only one, and required a medical timeout after the second set, possibly due to lingering effects of a slip in his quarterfinal against Flavio Cobolli.
Sinner, by contrast, looked sharp and composed throughout, with no visible signs of discomfort from the elbow injury that troubled him earlier in the tournament.
How the Match Unfolded
The opening set raced by as Sinner, serving impeccably, grabbed an early break and never looked back. He dictated from the baseline, chased down drop shots, and consistently outmaneuvered Djokovic in rallies.
In the second set, Sinner once again struck early, and although Centre Court rallied behind Djokovic, the Serb could find no way through Sinner’s consistent serve—failing to create a single break point in the first two sets.
Djokovic’s brief resurgence came in the third when he broke Sinner’s serve to take a 4–2 lead. But the Italian responded with a five-game streak, saving two break points and breaking back with a coolness that belied his age and experience.
Djokovic saved two match points to force Sinner to serve it out, but the Italian held firm on his second opportunity, sending a deafening signal that a new era in men’s tennis is fully underway.
A Gracious Exit for the Champion
As Djokovic left the court, the crowd gave him a prolonged ovation, and he responded with a wave to all four corners of Centre Court—leaving many to wonder just how many more times they will witness the great Serb at this stage of Wimbledon.