Jannik Sinner expressed admiration for Novak Djokovic’s play during their men’s singles semi-final at Wimbledon 2026 on Friday. The defending champion showcased his skill by defeating Djokovic with a commanding score of 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, securing a straight-sets victory. This match also served as a significant redemption for Sinner, as he avenged his earlier loss to Djokovic in the semi-finals of the 2026 Australian Open.
‘He had a tough match against Felix in the last round’: Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner is set to compete against Alexander Zverev in the final after a commanding performance against Novak Djokovic at Centre Court. Sinner managed to avoid any break points for nearly two hours, establishing control over the match well before its conclusion.
In his post-match comments, Sinner expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s amazing. It means a lot to me to have the chance to play in another final here.”
He acknowledged the prestige of the tournament, adding, “This is the most special tournament we have. What Novak continues to achieve is incredible. We often have tough matches; he won our last encounter in the Australian semis, so I attempted to make some adjustments.”
Sinner noted Djokovic’s challenging quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime, where the latter triumphed in a grueling five-hour, 15-minute match, finishing with a score of 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6[10-4].
“He had a tough match against Felix in the last round, which will certainly be memorable. I focused on staying aggressive and served exceptionally well today. Knowing he’s the best returner in our game, I aimed to mix things up. I’m very pleased with my performance and excited to be back in the finals. We hope for a great final on Sunday,” he added.
The pivotal moment in the match came during the ninth game of the first set when Sinner executed a backhand down the line to secure a crucial break. He ramped up the pressure in the second set, breaking Djokovic’s resistance at 3-3. An early break in the third set sealed Sinner’s victory, as Djokovic struggled to keep up, allowing Sinner to secure his place in the final.
Match Outlook
As the final approaches, Sinner is brimming with confidence, having secured a nine-match winning streak against Zverev. Meanwhile, Zverev, who clinched the 2026 French Open title, aims to make history by becoming the first man in the professional era (post-1968) to claim his second major title at the subsequent event.
