Jannik Sinner capitalizes on Novak Djokovic's physical issues for convincing Wimbledon final run

Jannik Sinner dominated Novak Djokovic in straight sets, advancing to the Wimbledon final with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 victory. The World No. 1 overcame a Djokovic who was evidently struggling with physical issues and will seek revenge this Sunday for the Roland Garros final when he faces Carlos Alcaraz once again.

Sinner was impeccable and didn't let himself be distracted by the difficult moments the 24-time Grand Slam champion experienced during the match. The Serb showed physical problems, which he had been carrying from days earlier in his match against Flavio Cobolli.

First Set

Already from the first set, it was clear that Djokovic wasn't in full form, with a poor 58% first-serve percentage – below what he had achieved throughout the tournament – and winning only 23% of points on his second serve. After both players started with love holds, the first break came in Sinner's favor, and the Italian took control of the match.

The Italian held firmly to his serve, and Nole could only manage two points on return. Towards the end, the three-time Grand Slam champion took advantage of new opportunities and ended up taking the set 6-3.

Second Set

Things didn't improve for the Serb at the start of the second set, as the Italian secured an early break – winning 12 of the first 14 points of the set – to go up 3-0. Djokovic didn't show good mobility from the baseline and clung to his serves to stay in contention for the set, but without much response on return.

Just like in the first set, Sinner pushed the accelerator in the latter part of the set, even coming close to a double break. Regardless, Sinner took the second set 6-3 – this time conceding just four points on his serve and winning 100% of the points on his opponent's second serve.

Third Set

Djokovic called for medical assistance during the changeover, and things looked bleak for the former No. 1. However, he managed to enter the third set by getting an early break, and with good service games, he went up 3-0. It was merely a mirage in the match's development, as Djokovic continued to appear limited in his movements and struggled to hit first serves.

Sinner read the match's momentum and showed firmness in seeking the comeback. The Italian went from 0-3, 30-40, to winning 16 of the next 20 points, taking five consecutive games to go up 5-3.

Nole seemed out of the match and had little desire to continue fighting with his physical complications. The Serb had to save two match points against him on his serve to stay in the match, and Sinner ultimately closed out the victory on his serve 6-3, 6-3, 6-4, repeating what happened in the French Open semifinals a month ago.

In the final, Sinner will have a chance for revenge against Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Taylor Fritz in the semifinals.

Match Statistics Sinner vs. Djokovic