Overview

• Djokovic recovered from a first-set loss to beat Flavio Cobolli 6-7(6) 6-2 7-5 6-4 and reached a men’s-record 14th Wimbledon semi-final, surpassing Roger Federer’s mark.
• World No. 1 Sinner shrugged off an MRI-confirmed elbow concern and wore a protective sleeve to defeat Ben Shelton 7-6(7-2) 6-4 6-4, advancing to the last four for a second time.
• The 38-year-old Serb stands two wins from a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title and an unprecedented eighth Wimbledon crown.
• Their 10th career meeting features Sinner leading 5-4 overall after winning their past four encounters, heightening the stakes of Friday’s contest.
• Both competitors have overcome physical setbacks this week—Djokovic from a slip at match point and Sinner from an elbow scare—highlighting the tournament’s demanding conditions.