Novak Djokovic Confronts the Challenges of Age and Physical Wear in Grand Slam Battles Against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

Despite the setback, Djokovic finishes his Wimbledon run with a 26-8 season record, which includes winning his 100th tour-level title in Geneva. Sunday’s final will be the first Wimbledon title match since 2017 in which Djokovic will not participate.

Jannik Sinner reaches first Wimbledon final

Jannik Sinner secured his spot in his first Wimbledon final on Friday, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. The Italian triumphed 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-finals, booking a title match against Carlos Alcaraz. This victory also gives Sinner a chance to avenge his recent loss to Alcaraz in the Roland Garros final, where he missed three championship points.

Despite Djokovic’s movement being hampered by an injury from his quarter-final match against Flavio Cobolli, Sinner remained focused and clinical. His one-hour, 55-minute win was marked by precise serving and solid baseline play, except for a brief lapse in the third set, where he found himself trailing 0-3.

With this victory, Sinner has now reached the final of all four Grand Slam tournaments, joining an elite group of only 11 men in the Open Era to achieve this feat. His triumph over Djokovic extends his winning streak to five consecutive matches against the Serbian, which includes three Grand Slam semi-final victories in 2024 and 2025.

Sinner’s victory at Wimbledon marks another significant milestone in his career. At 23, he continues to showcase his rising dominance in men’s tennis, further establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with.

Carlos Alcaraz reaches third Wimbledon final

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his third consecutive Wimbledon final on Friday, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6). The two-hour, 48-minute match was played under the sun on Centre Court. Alcaraz won 88% of his first-serve points but was tested at times by Fritz’s strong play, especially in the second set. Despite a brief dip in form, Alcaraz responded well in the third set, using his baseline power and consistency to regain control.

In the fourth set, Alcaraz saved two set points at 4/6 in the tie-break. He then won four straight points to clinch the match, moving one step closer to winning his third consecutive Wimbledon title. If he succeeds, he will become only the fifth player in history to achieve this feat.

Alcaraz, currently on a career-best 24-match winning streak, is also aiming to become the second player in the Open Era to win the Roland Garros and Wimbledon titles in back-to-back years, joining Bjorn Borg, who achieved this from 1978 to 1980.

Fritz, who had reached his second major semi-final, was hoping to become the first American man to reach the Wimbledon final since Andy Roddick in 2009. Although Fritz won 80% of his first-serve points, he struggled to break Alcaraz’s serve.

The Spaniard controlled the baseline and used a variety of shots, including drop shots and heavy serves, to keep Fritz on the defensive. Despite a strong effort from Fritz, Alcaraz’s increased intensity at key moments secured the win, making it 3-0 in their head-to-head series.