Djokovic vs. Sinner Headlines Wimbledon’s Semifinal Showdown/ TezzBuzz/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Novak Djokovic advances to his 52nd Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon. He faces No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner, who has won their last four matchups. Djokovic remains driven to challenge tennis’ young stars despite his age.
LONDON (AP) — At 38, Novak Djokovic remains undeterred by age or the young challengers vying for his throne at Wimbledon.
Yet Djokovic knows well that youth is knocking loudly at the door. Fresh off his quarterfinal victory over 23-year-old Flavio Cobolli, Djokovic now faces another 23-year-old in top-ranked Jannik Sinner on Friday, seeking a spot in his record-extending 25th Grand Slam final.
Despite his legendary career, Djokovic enters this semifinal having lost his last four matches against Sinner, including their clash in the French Open semis last month.
Meanwhile, the other semifinal pits 22-year-old No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz against No. 5 Taylor Fritz, 27. Alcaraz and Sinner, whom Djokovic hailed as “the leaders of men’s tennis today,” have split the last six Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic’s accolades remain staggering: seven Wimbledon titles (one short of Federer’s men’s record), 100 career titles, and the most weeks ever spent as world No. 1.
Sinner, whose playing style is often compared to Djokovic’s due to his exceptional returns, speed, and precise groundstrokes, acknowledges the challenge.
Both players carry minor injury concerns: Djokovic took a fall in his last match, and Sinner tweaked his right elbow earlier in the tournament.
In the other semi, Alcaraz seeks his sixth Grand Slam title, while Fritz hopes for his first. Though Alcaraz holds a 2-0 record over the American, Fritz believes grass courts could be the great equalizer.
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