Sinner ends Djokovic’s Wimbledon campaign, a...

By Daniel Forsythe — 10 July 2026 — 3 min read

Jannik Sinner has advanced to the Wimbledon final after defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Sinner will now face Alexander Zverev in the final. This victory marks Sinner’s second consecutive appearance in the Wimbledon final.

Djokovic, who was seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title, was unable to match Sinner’s performance. The match concluded with a score of 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in favour of Sinner. Djokovic acknowledged that while his performance was good, it was not sufficient against his opponent.

Sinner’s Dominant Performance

Sinner’s display was characterised by power and precision, mirroring his performance against Djokovic at the same stage last year. He did not concede a break point until the third set, which he then saved with an ace. The world number one, who is the first Italian player to reach multiple Wimbledon men’s singles finals, secured the victory by serving out to love.

This win is Sinner’s 99th Grand Slam match victory. He will enter Sunday’s final as the favourite, having demonstrated a strong command of his game throughout the tournament. Sinner has not dropped a set since his opening match and delivered his best tennis of the fortnight against Djokovic, denying him any opportunity to gain momentum.

His serving was particularly effective, including 16 aces during the match. Sinner also showcased superiority in both attack and defence, hitting 40 winners while committing only 15 unforced errors. The match, lasting two hours and 20 minutes, was only marginally longer than Sinner’s quickest win of the tournament.

Sinner expressed his satisfaction, stating that Wimbledon is the most special tournament and that reaching another final means a great deal to him. He also acknowledged Djokovic as a significant inspiration for both current and future generations of players.

Djokovic Reflects on His Campaign

For Djokovic, reaching a Wimbledon semi-final at 39, especially after a demanding five-hour and 15-minute match in the previous round, demonstrated his continued ability to compete at a high level. However, he was ultimately outplayed by Sinner.

Djokovic noted that he felt physically well, though perhaps not as fresh as at the beginning of the tournament. He conceded that Sinner was the superior player on the day. Former world number one Andre Agassi commented on the fragility of hope in tennis, a sentiment echoed by Djokovic’s performance.

Despite the loss, Djokovic received strong support from the crowd throughout the match, with chants of “Nole! Nole!” heard during critical moments. He acknowledged the crowd’s appreciation as he left the court, placing his hand over his heart and waving. Agassi highlighted the respect Djokovic is now receiving, attributing it to his long-standing contributions to the sport.

The physical toll of his quarter-final victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime, which lasted over five hours, may have impacted Djokovic’s performance against Sinner. He was observed to be slightly slower, particularly on his forehand, and struggled to return Sinner’s powerful serves. Djokovic managed only one break-point opportunity, which Sinner saved with an ace.

Djokovic expressed his desire to return to Wimbledon “at least once more.” He stated that he continues to play because he wants to and believes he can still compete as a top-five player. He will be 40 by the time of next year’s Wimbledon tournament.

Pat Cash, the 1987 Wimbledon champion, suggested that this might have been Djokovic’s best chance for a 25th Grand Slam title, given the absence of Carlos Alcaraz this year. However, he also advised against completely writing off Djokovic’s potential to remain a threat in future tournaments.

Sinner will now face Zverev in the final, an opponent he has a strong record against, having won 10 of their 14 previous encounters. The final is scheduled for Sunday.