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Sinner and Djokovic Advance to Wimbledon Semifinals After Grueling Quarterfinals

Their upcoming clash will hinge on whether Sinner’s elbow discomfort or Djokovic’s post-fall recovery proves more decisive.

Novak Djokovic à terre mais vainqueur dans la foulée.
Jannik Sinner.

Overview

  • Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton 7-6(7-2), 6-4, 6-4 despite battling right elbow discomfort.
  • Novak Djokovic survived a dramatic fall on his second match point before beating Flavio Cobolli 6-7(6-8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4.
  • Friday’s semifinal marks Djokovic’s 14th appearance at Wimbledon’s last four and extends his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
  • Despite leading their overall head-to-head 5–4, Sinner has yet to beat Djokovic on grass in their two previous Wimbledon encounters.
  • Flavio Cobolli reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal; Ben Shelton made his deep debut in the second week, underscoring the tournament’s emerging talent.