Italy’s Jannik Sinner has stormed into his first Wimbledon final, delivering a commanding straight-sets victory over tennis legend Novak Djokovic. The 23-year-old Italian dismantled the seven-time Wimbledon champion with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 win on Centre Court, ending Djokovic’s hopes of securing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title.
This result not only marks a significant milestone in Sinner’s career but also sets the stage for a mouthwatering rematch against Carlos Alcaraz, the defending Wimbledon champion. The two met just last month in an epic five-set battle in the French Open final, where Alcaraz mounted a dramatic comeback after trailing by two sets.
Sinner’s performance against Djokovic was clinical and unrelenting. From the outset, he controlled rallies, attacked with precision, and kept Djokovic on the back foot. While the Serb had expressed confidence ahead of the tournament—believing the All England Club offered his best opportunity to claim a 25th major title—his run came to a screeching halt as he was outplayed for much of the match.
Despite being 38 years old, Djokovic had not shown many signs of slowing down this season. However, after dropping the first two sets, he took a medical timeout before the third—raising questions about his physical condition. Sinner, who had also faced fitness doubts due to a minor elbow issue, appeared sharp and unfazed, moving fluidly and maintaining a high level of play throughout.
In the third set, Djokovic briefly looked like he might engineer a comeback, building early momentum. But just as the crowd sensed a possible shift in the match, Sinner reeled off five consecutive games, extinguishing any hope of a revival and marching into the biggest match of his career.
This win marks Sinner’s fifth appearance in a Grand Slam final and the first time he has defeated Djokovic on grass, having previously beaten him on hard courts. He now boasts a six-match winning streak against the Serb, which is a remarkable feat given Djokovic’s dominance over the past decade.
The highly anticipated final on Sunday will be the sixth straight Grand Slam final featuring either Sinner or Alcaraz—highlighting the rise of a new generation at the top of men’s tennis. For Sinner, the Wimbledon final also presents a chance to win his first Grand Slam title outside of hard courts. Meanwhile, Alcaraz is seeking to add a third Wimbledon crown to his growing collection of major titles.
After his semifinal win, Sinner spoke about the upcoming clash with the world number two and reigning champion. “It’s always a great privilege to face Carlos,” he said. “The match we played at Roland Garros was incredible, and I’m sure this one will be too. I don’t know if it can be better than Paris—it was such a high-level contest—but we’ll give it everything. Hopefully, it’s a match fans will enjoy.”
Earlier on Friday, Carlos Alcaraz secured his place in the final with a four-set win over American fifth seed Taylor Fritz. The Spaniard came through a tough battle, eventually winning 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) under sweltering conditions at SW19. Alcaraz, just 22, has become one of the sport’s most formidable forces on all surfaces and continues to add to his growing legacy.
As the tennis world turns its eyes toward Sunday’s final, the excitement is building for another showdown between two of the sport’s brightest young stars. The rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz has quickly become one of the most compelling storylines in men’s tennis. With contrasting styles, youthful energy, and mutual respect, their meetings often deliver high-quality, dramatic matches—and this Wimbledon final promises to be no different.
Whether Sinner finally claims his first title on grass or Alcaraz defends his crown, one thing is certain: the new era of men’s tennis is in full swing, and it’s being led by these two exceptional talents.
