Sinner stuns Djokovic to reach Wimbledon final against Alcaraz

Sinner stuns Djokovic to reach Wimbledon final against Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to reach his first Wimbledon final, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz in a much-anticipated showdown.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crushed Novak Djokovic’s hopes of a record 25th Grand Slam title on Friday, defeating the Serbian in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4, to reach his first Wimbledon final.

Sinner, 23, took advantage of a weary Djokovic—who had suffered a fall in his quarter-final—to secure his maiden win over him on grass, after losses at Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023. He will now face Carlos Alcaraz in a repeat of last month’s French Open final.

Alcaraz, the two-time defending Wimbledon champion, advanced after overcoming Taylor Fritz 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (7-6) in an intense semi-final. “I’m just really happy with everything that I’ve done today,” said Alcaraz.

The Spaniard, 22, has now reached six Grand Slam finals and boasts a 24-match winning streak. He has won 35 of 38 career matches on grass.

Stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Sachin Tendulkar were in attendance for the thrilling semi-finals on Centre Court.

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