Sun Jul 13 16:50:00 UTC 2025: **Sinner Stuns Djokovic in Straight Sets, Sets Up Wimbledon Final Showdown with Alcaraz**
**London, England -** World No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a stunning performance on Centre Court today, dispatching 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets (6-3, 6-3, 6-4) in the Wimbledon semifinals. The victory propels Sinner into his first Wimbledon final, where he will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated match.
Sinner, currently on a quest for his fourth consecutive Grand Slam title, dominated the match with relentless groundstrokes and a strong serve. The 23-year-old Italian showed no signs of slowing down as he broke Djokovic’s serve early in both the first and second sets, keeping the veteran Serb on the defensive.
Djokovic, visibly struggling with an apparent injury sustained earlier in the tournament, couldn’t find an answer to Sinner’s aggressive play. After the match, Sinner noted Djokovic’s condition, stating, “We saw in the third set that he was a bit injured… but I tried to stay calm, to play the best tennis I can.”
This marks the first time since 2017 that Djokovic has failed to reach the Wimbledon final, dashing his hopes of equaling Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles and securing a record 25th Grand Slam.
The final showdown between Sinner and Alcaraz promises to be a thrilling encounter, reigniting their fierce rivalry. Sinner will be eager to avenge his recent loss to Alcaraz in the French Open final, where he squandered three championship points. Despite trailing 8-4 in their head-to-head record, Sinner remains optimistic, praising Alcaraz as “one of the players I look up to.” He added, “Hopefully, it’s going to be a good match like the last one.”
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