Djokovic Returns to Centre Stage Novak Djokovic is back in the Wimbledon semifinals for a record 14th time. At 38, he’s chasing history again, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam and an eighth title at the All England Club. After a shaky start against Flavio Cobolli in the quarterfinals, where he dropped the first set in a tiebreak, Djokovic recovered to win in four sets.

Sinner’s Rise Continues Jannik Sinner, the current World No. 1, is making his deepest run at Wimbledon. The 23-year-old Italian has reached the semifinals with dominant form, most recently dispatching Ben Shelton in straight sets. Despite minor concerns over his elbow, Sinner has looked in control throughout the tournament.

Head-to-Head: A Growing Rivalry This match marks their 10th meeting. Sinner leads 5–4 overall, but Djokovic has won both encounters at Wimbledon—in the 2022 quarterfinal and the 2023 semifinal. On grass, Djokovic’s experience has prevailed, but Sinner has evolved since those losses.

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What’s at Stake For Djokovic, a win means another shot at making tennis history. For Sinner, it’s a chance to reach his first Wimbledon final and add another Slam to his Australian Open 2024 title. It’s youth vs experience, firepower vs finesse, and both players know what’s on the line.

Match Facts

Date: July 11, 2025

Surface: Grass (Centre Court)

Time: 6:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm BST

Djokovic: 24-time Slam champion, 7 Wimbledon titles

Sinner: 1 Grand Slam (AO 2024), first Wimbledon semifinal


This semifinal is expected to be a blockbuster, with fans across the globe tuning in to witness whether the veteran legend can hold off the challenge of the new world No. 1.

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