Djokovic faces Sinner in Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Novak Djokovic will play against Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday. This matchup follows last year's meeting at this stage, where Sinner won in straight sets despite an elbow issue. Sinner is currently injury-free and has yet to drop a set in this tournament, while Djokovic has recovered from a calf issue experienced in his recent quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Both players are well-rested after their previous matches.
- •Djokovic lost to Sinner in last year's Wimbledon semi-finals.
- •Sinner leads their head-to-head 6-5 and has not lost a set this tournament.
- •Djokovic has faced challenges but is determined to compete at a high level.
- •Both players had a two-day break prior to the semi-finals.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Sinner again stands between Djokovic and shot at history
- 6:25 AMBBC Sport — Sinner again stands between Djokovic and shot at history
"Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will once again meet in the Wimbledon semi-finals after contrasting tournaments so far.
"Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will once again meet in the Wimbledon semi-finals after contrasting tournaments so far.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 6:25 AMSinner again stands between Djokovic and shot at history
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will once again meet in the Wimbledon semi-finals after contrasting tournaments so far.
- BBC SportJul 10, 2026, 6:25 AMSinner again stands between Djokovic and shot at history
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will once again meet in the Wimbledon semi-finals after contrasting tournaments so far.
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