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Sinner and Djokovic Reach Wimbledon Semifinals as Fognini Retires

Medical clearance allowed world No.1 Jannik Sinner to overcome an acute elbow injury en route to a straight-sets win over Ben Shelton that booked his semifinal spot alongside Novak Djokovic.

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Overview

  • Sinner suffered an acute elbow trauma after a fall in the Round of 16 against Grigor Dimitrov, then passed a medical test with physiotherapist Simone Vassami.
  • He defeated Ben Shelton 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4 to secure his fourth consecutive major semifinal appearance.
  • Novak Djokovic overcame Flavio Cobolli in four sets (6-7, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4) to reach his 14th Wimbledon semifinal and will face Sinner next.
  • Thirty-eight-year-old Fabio Fognini announced his immediate retirement in a press conference at the All England Club, saying Wimbledon was the best place and moment to say goodbye.
  • Friday’s semifinals pair world No.1 Sinner against Djokovic and feature Carlos Alcaraz versus Taylor Fritz in the other match.