​Defending champion Jannik Sinner delivered a devastating performance to end Novak Djokovic’s latest bid for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam title and stride into the Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev. For the second year in a row, Sinner produced the same blend of power and precision that denied Djokovic in his pursuit of matching Roger Federer’s eight men’s singles titles at the All England Club. The 39-year-old Djokovic did not face a break point until midway through the third set, but Sinner dismissed that lone opportunity with an ace before closing out a 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory.
World number one Sinner, the first Italian to reach multiple Wimbledon men’s singles finals, calmly closed out the win to love and then embraced Djokovic at the net. It marked Sinner’s 99th Grand Slam match win and guarantees a seventh major final for him, after he advanced to the title clash by knocking out the French Open champion and British wildcard Arthur Fery in a sensational run.
“It’s the most special tournament we have. It means a lot to me to play another final here,” Sinner said. “Of course, playing against Novak, he is a huge inspiration — not only for you guys but for the new generation — what he is still doing is amazing, incredible. We always have very, very tough matches. I’m very happy with this performance.”
Djokovic, saluted by the crowd as he departed the court, continues the long wait to surpass Margaret Court and claim sole ownership of the all-time record for most Grand Slam singles titles. Fery’s Wimbledon dream ended at the hands of Zverev in the semi-finals, capping a remarkable run that had captivated many.
“The whole match was the tie-break” — that was how the roller-coaster semi-final against Zverev unfolded, while Sinner’s ascent to the final kept its own nerve-wracking pace. In the Wimbledon Daily analysis, Zverev’s victory over Fery and Sinner’s progression to the final were highlighted as the most defining moments of the day.
Sinner now stands one win away from becoming the 10th man in the Open era to retain the Wimbledon title. He will head into Sunday’s final as the favourite, buoyed by a commanding and authoritative performance that suggested he possesses both the weaponry and the experience to overcome Zverev, a foe he has not lost to since 2023. Sinner has not dropped a set since his opener went the distance, and he produced his best tennis of the fortnight, continuing a run of superb serving with 16 more aces on Friday, and a ratio of 40 winners to 15 unforced errors. He demonstrated superiority both in attack and defense, leaving Djokovic with few avenues to respond.
Djokovic, for his part, could not reach the heights that earned him a five-set victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime just hours earlier, coming into this contest after a marathon rally that stretched long into the night. He offered a gracious wave to supporters around Centre Court as he left, enduring a difficult afternoon but with no shortage of applause for the sport’s enduring champion.
As Sinner prepares for the final against Zverev, the match-up promises a clash of high-quality baseline play, strategic serving, and tenacity. Sinner will aim to complete a rare back-to-back Wimbledon triumph, while Zverev seeks to secure his first crown at the All England Club after ending Fery’s remarkable run and asserting himself as a potent challenger in the late stages of a Grand Slam.