Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic LIVE!
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic face off in a blockbuster second men’s semi-final showdown at Wimbledon today. The defending champion and 24-time Grand Slam winner clash on Centre Court after British wildcard Arthur Fery’s incredible run was halted in straight sets by a ruthless display from Alexander Zverev, who will be looking to add to his recent French Open crown on Sunday. But he will have a tough task against either Sinner or Djokovic, who will both fancy their chances of another title at the All England Club.
Sinner has looked in excellent form since a surprise wobble in the opening round as he was taken all the way in a five-set comeback win by Miomir Kecmanovic, defeating Jan-Lennard Struff in the quarter-finals and not dropping a further set in victories over Nuno Borges, Jenson Brooksby and Shintaro Mochizuki. He may well be fresher than Djokovic, who beat third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in a draining epic on Tuesday having seen off Roman Safiullin, Arthur Rinderknech, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Wu Yibing.
Sinner edges the all-time ATP head-to-head record between this duo 6-5, though lost their last meeting in the Australian Open semi-finals back in January. Follow Sinner vs Djokovic live below, with updates from Standard Sport’s Matt Verri on Centre Court.
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Sinner 6-4 6-4 6-4 Djokovic
Sinner starts with a 133mph ace. The thunders an overhead right at Djokovic, who can’t adjust his hands in time. 30-0.
Ace down the T. Sinner has three match points.
He gets it done at the first time of asking! Djokovic at full stretch to reach the lob but can’t direct it.
Sinner through to the Wimbledon final. What a sensational performance that was.
Sinner 6-4 6-4 *5-4 Djokovic
No quit in Djokovic. Makes a brilliant volley at the net and he continues to go big with his forehand at every opportunity.
Worked off the court here, though. Almost in the crowd as Sinner flicks a forehand into a completely vacant court.
Brutal return, spins Djokovic around. Deuce.
Djokovic gets out of the game with two first serves. Sinner will have to serve it out himself.
Sinner 6-4 6-4 5-3* Djokovic
After another bruising rally, Djokovic can do nothing other than literally just lob the ball up. He was utterly exhausted. Sinner makes no mistake with the big forehand at the net,
Djokovic’s return then lands just long. 40-0 and Sinner racing through this.
Ace, of course. A game away from the final.
Sinner 6-4 6-4 *4-3 Djokovic
Djokovic struggling to live with Sinner when the world number one really steps on it from the baseline. Sinner dominating those exchanges.
He’s a couple of inches from making a stunning crosscourt forehand. Djokovic very relieved to see that land out. 30-30.
Break point! Djokovic goes for the lob, nearly perfect but it lands just beyond the baseline.
Saved with an ace out wide. Sinner wasn’t convinced that had hit the line, staring at it for a couple of seconds. Just clipped the line.
Good time to turn into a serving machine. Ace, unreturned serve, ace to hold.
Sinner 6-4 6-4 4-2* Djokovic
Decent look at a second serve for Djokovic, but it’s a bit of a wild swing of the racket. Flies long. He’s running out of time to get the break he needs.
That helps. Sinner sends his forehand into the net. 30-30.
More loud cheers around Centre and Sinner responds in exactly the same way as he did in the previous service game - delivering an ace.
Then has Djokovic on the run and forces the mistake. Sinner just two games away.
Sinner 6-4 6-4 *3-2 Djokovic
That’s a rarity.
Sinner frames the backhand, goes straight up into the air. Wouldn’t have been far off hitting the roof had it been shut.
Much more routine game for Djokovic. Puts away the forehand at the net to hold to 15. Still just about in this.
Sinner 6-4 6-4 3-1* Djokovic
Djokovic takes his cap off for the first time. Might as well try that, nothing else is working.
Sinner sends a backhand long, 30-30. Djokovic should have ditched cap ages ago!
Sinner dominates the point, Djokovic can only lob the ball up. Sinner lets it bounce and puts away the smash.
Great point! Djokovic controlling it this time with his forehand, working Sinner around the corner and then finds the winner. Deuce.
Break point! Djokovic with a perfect drop shot. His first break point of the match! Centre Court now as loud as it’s been all match.
Aaaaand that flattens the mood. Djokovic with a rueful smirk and nod of the head as he watches an ace catch the line. Deuce.
Another ace out wide seals the hold. Sinner powers on.
Sinner 6-4 6-4 *2-1 Djokovic
The relentless Sinner charge continues. His box are on their feet, as he waves his racket towards them. 15-30 and a chance for a double break.
Djokovic battles through a couple of points to ease that pressure, but he then finds the net with a routine forehand. Deuce.
Wide this time - break point Sinner. This feels pretty much like a match point.
Djokovic saves it, first serve turns up out wide. Back to deuce.
Sinner nearly gives Djokovic more problems with a net cord, but it pops up for the Serb to put away. Does well to hold there.
Sinner 6-4 6-4 2-0* Djokovic
Even when Djokovic hammers a shot towards the corners, Sinner is still getting there.
Happens again here, Djokovic up to the net and gets too much on the volley as he tries to wrong-foot Sinner.
A rapid hold to 15. Djokovic unable to do anything on Sinner’s serve.
Sinner 6-4 6-4 *1-0 Djokovic
Marathon game continues.
Djokovic’s first serve gets him game point, but he then pulls a forehand wide.
He throws his head back in frustration as the latest forehand lands just long. He’s having to go for the lines constantly because of how good Sinner has been. Break point coming up.
Sinner takes this one! Djokovic nets his volley and Sinner now can see the finish line.