In brief
Defending champion Jannik Sinner showcased a powerful and precise performance, ending Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a standalone 25th Grand Slam title with a straight‑sets win. The 21‑year‑old Italian kept Djokovic from gaining any foothold, delivering 40 winners against 15 unforced errors and 16 aces. With victory set for a final against Alexander Zverev, Sinner is one step away from becoming the 10th man in the Open era to retain Wimbledon. Djokovic, meanwhile, rekindled hope of topping Roger Federer’s eight‑major tally but fell short again.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner showed a spectacular display on Centre Court, carving out a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Novak Djokovic to stop the 39‑year‑old Serb’s bid for a 25th Grand Slam title. The Italian, who has amassed 99 Grand Slam victories, is one match away from becoming the 10th man in the Open era to retain Wimbledon.
Sinner refused to offer a break point until the middle of the third set, dismissing Djokovic’s sole advantage with an ace before sealing the match. His weighty serves and blistering returns left the Serb bewildered as Sinner struck 40 winners for only 15 unforced errors, and poured in 16 aces.
“It’s the most special tournament we have. It means a lot to play another final here,” he said. “Playing against Novak is a huge inspiration. He has already done so much for the new generation.”
While Djokovic greeted fans with a loud cheer, the Serbian’s quest to top Roger Federer’s eight‑major tally continues. Sinner, on the other hand, now faces former champion Alexander Zverev, whom he beat 10 of 14 times prior to the French Open, where Zverev captured his first major title.
The match concluded in just 2 hours and 20 minutes, only six minutes longer than Sinner’s fastest win of the event. With his confidence soaring, the next challenge for Sinner will be the final against a Zverev who boasts a grand‑slams crown.
