Defending champion Sinner beats Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final vs. Zverev
Posted/updated on: July 10, 2026 at 1:01 pm
LONDON (AP) — If there were any lingering questions over Jannik Sinner’s physical status after his meltdown at the French Open, they should be answered now.
Sinner blasted his way past seven-time champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Wimbledon final — showing off the kind of dominance he displayed before that second-round defeat in Paris.
It was a measure of revenge for Sinner after Djokovic won their last meeting in five sets in this year’s Australian Open semifinals.
For the 39-year-old Djokovic, it marked another chance missed at adding to his record total of 24 Grand Slam titles.
Aiming to defend his title at the grass-court Grand Slam, the top-ranked Sinner will face second-seeded Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final.
Zverev ended the “Ferytale” run of British wild card Arthur Fery with an overpowering 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 victory earlier on Centre Court.
Zverev will be playing for another major trophy a month after winning his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.
The women’s final on Saturday features two Czech players, Karolina Muchova against Linda Noskova.
