World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has advanced to a Wimbledon final for the first time, defeating seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets during the men’s singles semi-final. Sinner managed to break Djokovic’s serve five times during the match, securing a victory with scores of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4.
Consequently, Sinner prepares for a title showdown with World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Regarding 38-year-old Novak, uncertainties persist about the Wimbledon prospects of the 24-time Grand Slam champion. Earlier today, Alcaraz defeated American Taylor Fritz in four sets to secure his place in the final.
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Djokovic looked exhausted in Wimbledon Semifinal
The Centre Court audience that gathered anticipating a thrilling duel left disappointed after a straightforward straight-sets defeat.
At 38, Djokovic understood that the toughest task would be preparing his body for a battle against Sinner. Throughout the match, he looked mentally uninspired and physically slow, and it never picked up.
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Sinner expects a ‘great match’ against Alcaraz
The Grand Slam Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry returns on the grandest grass stage of all! It will a Wimbledon final loaded with firepower, finesse, and a fight for history.
When Sinner was asked about his rival in Sunday’s final, the Italian expressed uncertainty about whether they can surpass the French Open final from last month.
“We attempt to challenge ourselves to the extreme. We all saw what happened in the last final, so we can’t be certain.”
The top player expresses his enjoyment of watching his rival and wishes for the match to be “a great one.”
