Can Jannik Sinner Overcome Novak Djokovic’s Injury to Face Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon 2025 Final?

Wimbledon, July 12 (NationPress) – World No.1 Jannik Sinner halted the impressive run of an injury-plagued Novak Djokovic in the men's singles semifinals, setting the stage for a thrilling final against Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon 2025 held at the All England Club on Friday.

Sinner dominated a physically compromised Djokovic, winning decisively with scores of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4, and now looks forward to a finals showdown with Alcaraz. Just last month, Sinner missed three championship points against Alcaraz in the Roland Garros final, and their rivalry will reignite on Sunday at the iconic Centre Court.

“I can’t believe it,” Sinner expressed when reflecting on his first Wimbledon final. “This is a tournament I grew up watching on TV. To play here in the final is surreal. My team and I have worked so hard, and having my dad and brother here today makes it even more special.”

Due to an injury sustained late in his quarterfinal match against Flavio Cobolli, Djokovic struggled with his movement, allowing Sinner to complete the match in just one hour and 55 minutes. After an early hiccup in the third set where he fell behind 0-3, the ATP No. 1 displayed remarkable serving precision and solid baseline play.

With this victory over Djokovic, Sinner has made it to the finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments, becoming only the 11th man to achieve this milestone in the Open Era. The 23-year-old now boasts five consecutive victories against Djokovic, including significant wins in Grand Slam semifinals at the 2024 Australian Open, 2025 Roland Garros, and now Wimbledon.

As the reigning champions of both the US Open and Australian Open, Sinner struck an early blow by breaking Djokovic’s serve in the third game, establishing a two-set lead with little resistance. He showcased his powerful strokes and impressive serving, dropping only 17 points on serve throughout the match, with eight of those occurring in the first two service games of the third set.

Meanwhile, Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, faced a tough challenge from American fifth seed Taylor Fritz, who aimed to become the first American man in the Wimbledon final since Andy Roddick in 2009. However, Alcaraz, known for his ability to rise under pressure, once again demonstrated his championship quality.

After a brief setback at the end of the second set, where Fritz leveled the match, Alcaraz quickly regained his composure, displaying his signature power, finesse, and relentless court coverage to reclaim the lead.