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Novak Djokovic faces Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon semi-finals

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:36 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Novak Djokovic faces Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon semi-finals

Summary

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are set to clash in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday. At 39 years of age, Djokovic has shown signs of fatigue, surviving tough matches in the tournament, including a grueling quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime that lasted over five hours. Sinner, the world No 1, enters the match with potential but must ensure his own physical readiness against the veteran champion. The outcome will determine who advances to the Wimbledon final this summer.

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Key Details

•Djokovic faces Sinner on Friday in the Wimbledon semi-finals
•Djokovic is 39 years old and a 24-time Grand Slam champion
•He has struggled with fatigue during recent matches
•Sinner is the top seed and world No 1
•Both players seek a spot in the Wimbledon final

What they're saying

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At 39-years-old, 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic is raging against the dying of the light as far as his professional career is concerned. But rage he is most certainly doing.
— Sky Sports

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