Sinner Downs Djokovic, French Open Rematch Against Alcaraz Looms
Sinner's breakthrough Wimbledon final against Alcaraz signals a potential changing of the guard as Djokovic receives a valedictory ovation.
London: Jannik Sinner overwhelmed a not-fully-fit Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semifinals on Friday to set up a showdown for the championship against Carlos Alcaraz .
The No. 1-ranked Sinner’s victory at Centre Court put him in his first final at the All England Club.
No. 2 Alcaraz defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (6) earlier Friday to move within one victory of a third consecutive Wimbledon title.
Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, and Alcaraz, a 22-year-old Spaniard, now head into a rematch of their epic final at the French Open four weeks ago .
Alcaraz is 5-0 so far in Grand Slam title matches. Sinner owns three major trophies.
