Wimbledon semi-finals 2026: Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner meet again with history on the line Novak Djokovic, the 39-year-old world number one, faces Jannik Sinner, the defending Wimbledon champion, in the semi-finals. This marks their second meeting in a Grand Slam tournament, following their clash at the Australian Open in January. Sinner, who had won five consecutive matches against Djokovic prior to that event, enters the Wimbledon semi-final in peak form, having not dropped a set since his opening match. Djokovic, however, required a medical timeout after tweaking his left calf during his quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime, and his match against the Canadian stretched into the late hours, showcasing his enduring physical and mental resilience. The previous encounter between the two players at the 2025 Australian Open saw Sinner defeat Djokovic in straight sets despite battling an elbow injury. Djokovic, meanwhile, struggled after a fall in his previous round. This time, Sinner is injury-free and has maintained his dominance, while Djokovic’s recent performance against Auger-Aliassime highlighted his ability to compete at the highest level despite physical challenges. Djokovic is also motivated by the pursuit of history, as he is one victory away from surpassing Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Djokovic’s path to the semi-finals included a walkover and a mid-match retirement in Melbourne, but his Wimbledon campaign has been marked by a mix of results, with only one of his five matches won in straight sets. Sinner, on the other hand, has adapted well to the tournament’s demands, overcoming a five-set first-round scare against Miomir Kecmanovic and adjusting to the heat during his quarter-final against Jan-Lennard Struff.#novak_djokovic #jannik_sinner #australian_open #wimbledon #tim_henman
