Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are set to face off in a highly anticipated Wimbledon semifinal, with a spot in the final on the line.
This match promises to be a captivating encounter between Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. It's a clash between the current world No. 1 and a legend of the sport who has repeatedly proven he can still challenge the new generation of tennis superstars.
The question on everyone's mind is who will advance to the final. Will it be the timeless Novak Djokovic, driven to add his 25th Grand Slam to his extraordinary career, or the formidable Jannik Sinner, aiming to defend his title from last year?
Sinner's Path to the Semifinal
Sinner's journey on the London grass began with a significant scare. His opening match against Miomir Kecmanovic proved to be his toughest test, pushing him to a tense five-set victory. The match may have been influenced by the memory of his surprising loss to Francisco Cerundolo at the French Open, but the Italian quickly found his form.
He continued his dominant run by defeating Shintaro Mochizuki in the round of 16 and then defeated Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets in the quarterfinals. These clean, though hard-fought, wins have built his confidence heading into the decisive stages of the tournament.
Djokovic's Journey to the Semifinal
Standing in Sinner's way is a king who refuses to surrender his throne. Djokovic, who has written some of the most significant chapters of his legendary career at Wimbledon, has already reached the Australian Open final this year—at Sinner's expense—and is determined to repeat that success in London after a setback in Paris.
His path at this year's Wimbledon has been challenging. With the exception of a straightforward three-set victory over a subdued Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round, Djokovic has been tested in nearly every match.
He defeated Wu Yibing and Arthur Rinderknech in four sets in the first and third rounds, and also required four sets to get past Roman Safiullin in the round of 16. His toughest battle came in the quarterfinals against Felix Auger-Aliassime, a grueling five-set marathon that he won in a super tie-break with a final score of 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6.
Head-to-Head History
The two tennis stars have faced each other eleven times, a rivalry that began in 2021 with a Djokovic victory in Monte Carlo. The Serbian won their first three meetings before Sinner claimed his first victory in the group stage of the 2023 ATP Finals, shifting the momentum.
Between 2023 and 2025, the Italian won five consecutive matches against Djokovic. However, the Serbian star won their most recent encounter, a 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory in the Australian Open semifinals. The overall head-to-head record currently stands at six wins for Sinner and five for Djokovic.
How to Watch Djokovic vs. Sinner in Wimbledon Semifinal
Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic is set for July 10 at 10:10 AM (ET) on the Center Court in London.
Viewers in the United States can watch the match live on ESPN, it's also available to stream on YouTube TV and ESPN+.
Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner Odds
Money Line Odds | |
Novak Djokovic | +350 |
Jannik Sinner | -500 |
Match Spread Odds | ||
Novak Djokovic | +5.5 | -138 |
Jannik Sinner | -5.5 | +100 |
Total Set Odds | |
3 Sets | +120 |
4 Sets | +162 |
5 Sets | +275 |
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