Djokovic Set for Thrilling Wimbledon Clash with Sinner

Novak Djokovic is all set for an exciting semi-final showdown at Wimbledon against world number one Jannik Sinner after overcoming a challenging match against Flavio Cobolli. The seven-time champion triumphed over the 22nd-seeded Italian with scores of 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4, marking his 14th semi-final appearance at SW19.

Sinner, on the other hand, demonstrated resilience despite an elbow injury, defeating American 10th seed Ben Shelton in straight sets, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 6-4. At 38, Djokovic is vying for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, and after a few shaky moments against Cobolli, he has set up the much-anticipated meeting fans anticipated since the tournament’s draw.

This match will be a repeat of their earlier clash in a major semi-final this year, where Sinner emerged victorious in straight sets at the French Open. The three-time major titleholder has been on a winning streak against Djokovic, winning their last four encounters. However, Djokovic has historically dominated their matches on grass, winning both of their previous Wimbledon encounters.

Sinner expressed satisfaction with his performance, emphasizing his focus despite discomfort: “When in a tense match, you try not to think about [any pain]. It has improved a lot since yesterday. There is no better stage to play tennis and I demonstrated this today.”

Source: guyanachronicle.com

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