Novak Djokovic meets the old time Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster Wimbledon 2025 semi. Explore match updates, stats, face off and what’s next for each.
Novak Djokovic, a 7-time Wimbledon champion, reached his 14th Wimbledon semi after a dramatic quarter-final against Flavio Cobolli, surviving a serious fall and demanding four-set win.
Jannik Sinner, current world No. 1, cleaned up early-round matches but faced an elbow scare in the Round of 16. He recovered to defeat Ben Shelton in quarters. Now he’s challenging Djokovic .
This semi pits Djokovic’s grass-court royalty and age-defying experience against Sinner’s youthful power and top form—one may reach a record 25th Grand Slam crown, the other chase his first Wimbledon finals berth .
🔢 The Big Match & Form
The Match: Sinner leads 5–4, and has won last four times when they faced off, including a straight-sets win at the French Open semi finale.
On grass at Wimbledon: Djokovic still has a leads, winning in 2022 QF and 2023 SF. Sinner blew through early matches but had elbow issues, now visibly protected with a sleeve and cautious serve strategy. Djokovic fought off a fall and troublesome Cobolli in quarters, then canceled his scheduled practice out of caution.
🏟️ Match Day Drama (Semi Finale)
First set was tense—Sinner broke Djokovic early and closed with-smooth precision, landing 6–3.
The second set saw Sinner surge again, leading 3–0 and unsettling Djokovic with sharp returns and steadiness . Live blogs on NDTV and Al Jazeera noted Sinner’s dominance in early sets. The contest then tightened. Djokovic drew on his experience, regrouped physically, and recovered base rhythm. Experts eye the match going long, possibly five sets—edge Sinner, but value in Djokovic comeback .
Novak Djokovic breaks Jannik Sinner in 3rd set, leads 2-0
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📊 Stats of Novak Djokovic vs jannik Sinner
Djokovic: 67% net points hit in quarters; served well in tight moments despite his fall .
Sinner: first-serve consistency and aggressive return games powered sorted early sets, showing full grip on his recovery .
Bet odds: Sinner favored (-235), Djokovic slight underdog (+160). Spread set at 3.5 games, total games over/under 40.5. Expert pick leans Djokovic in a five-set thriller.
🔮 Context & What’s at Stake
Djokovic:
Aiming to tie Roger Federer with an eighth Wimbledon crown. At age 38, proves he still can dominate, defying “Father Time”. Fresh off another epic win after his fall, this semi tests resilience like no other.
Sinner:
Aiming for his first Wimbledon final—would be a milestone for Italian men at SW19. Coming off peak form and confidence—has won three hardcourt Slams before and a French Open. Massive moment—upset land with victory, making him a generational star.
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