Djokovic eyes eighth Wimbledon title as Sinner stands in his way
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 7:48 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Novak Djokovic aims for his eighth Wimbledon title and a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam. He needs to first defeat world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a rematch of last year's semifinals, where Sinner won in straight sets. Djokovic's previous Wimbledon victories in 2014, 2018, and 2022 coincided with the FIFA World Cup, adding a layer of intrigue as he seeks to continue that trend during this World Cup year. The current head-to-head record between the players favors Sinner 6-5, with Sinner winning five of their last six matches.
- •Djokovic is two wins away from a 25th Grand Slam title.
- •Sinner leads their head-to-head record 6-5.
- •Previous Wimbledon titles align with FIFA World Cup years.
- •Their matchup is a rematch of last year's semifinal.
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"Novak Djokovic is two wins away from a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam and an eighth Wimbledon title. If Djokovic wins the Wimbledon this year, he would equal Roger Federer’s record of 8 men’s singles titles at the All England Club.
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