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Sinner Overpowers Djokovic to Reach Maiden Wimbledon Final Against Alcaraz

Missing his first final since 2017 spotlights how Djokovic’s injury issues have paved the way for a new era at Wimbledon

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 10, 2025 Netherlands' Sem Verbeek and Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova celebrate with a trophy after winning the mixed doubles final against Britain's Joe Salisbury and Brazil's Luisa Stefani REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
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Overview

  • World No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in Friday’s semi-final to reach his first Wimbledon final in under two hours on Centre Court.
  • Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 to secure his third consecutive berth in the Wimbledon men’s final.
  • Djokovic’s eight-year streak of final appearances ended after he struggled with a leg injury sustained in his quarter-final fall against Flavio Cobolli.
  • Sinner and Alcaraz have collectively won the past six Grand Slam titles, cementing their status as the sport’s leading talents.
  • Sunday’s championship match will be a rematch of last month’s French Open final, where Alcaraz prevailed over Sinner in a five-set marathon.