​Jannik Sinner is one win away from defending his Wimbledon title and clinching his first Grand Slam of the season. The world No. 1 defeated Novak Djokovic in the semifinals to set up a highly anticipated final against Alexander Zverev. With the championship on the horizon, Sinner shared how he plans to spend his day off before the match that could define his season.
In a rematch that settled scores from the Australian Open, where Sinner had fallen to Djokovic in the semifinals, the Italian produced a commanding performance. He rolled to a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory in two hours and twenty minutes, earning a place in his second straight final at Wimbledon and cementing his status as the tournament’s leading contender.
During his post-match press conference, Sinner dismissed any talk of superstitions or routines for the day off before the final. Instead, he emphasized sticking to a normal rhythm and staying relaxed. He revealed his intention to watch England face Norway in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals while maintaining his focus on the job at hand. “No, no. No superstitions. I’m very normal. I like to spend time with my team, with my friends if they come. World Cup is now. I think tomorrow England is playing, so I like to watch football at the moment. The final is I think at 4:00. It’s late afternoon, so you don’t wake up at 9:00 in the morning. You can sleep a little later. I’m very relaxed. I don’t have anything that I do in the same thing over and over again,” Sinner explained.
The 24-year-old also highlighted the opportunity to savor the rarity of playing in a Major final, recognizing how exceptional the moment is. “I also enjoy the moment. I know how rare these days are. Grand Slam finals. Tough to achieve and to arrive. You also need to enjoy this moment and the process,” he said.
Looking ahead to the showdown with Zverev, Sinner noted that the German would approach the final with confidence after capturing his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open. “He’s definitely a big server. In any case, I try to do my best on Sunday. It feels good again being back in a Grand Slam final. It’s good for me. I’ll just try to do my best. Whatever happened in the past between me and him, it happened. In between, he won a slam in Paris, which gave him a lot of confidence. We can see the level he’s producing here. We all hope for a good match. Then we see how it goes,” he said.
Sinner’s record against Zverev remains a clear talking point, even as he downplays the significance of their previous meetings. The world No. 1 holds a decisive 10-4 lead in the head-to-head and has won the last nine encounters. Yet, with the magnitude of a Wimbledon final at stake and the chance to add a first Grand Slam title of the season to his name, Sinner enters Sunday’s match with calm confidence and a sense of purpose.
As the final weekend approached, attention centered on Sinner’s ability to translate his momentum into a domineering performance on grass. The path to another major in a single season remains within reach, and Sinner’s approach—focused, relaxed, and free of superstition—reflects his intent to savor the moment while delivering his best tennis when it matters most. The final looms, and the world will watch to see if Sinner can convert this opportunity into a defining moment in his young career.