Superb Sinner ends Djokovic's latest bid for history

Superb Sinner ends Djokovic's latest bid for history Sinner is one victory away from becoming the 10th man in the Open era to capture the Wimbledon title, and he will enter Sunday's final as the favourite after a commanding performance. Having dispatched Djokovic, Sinner carries the confidence that he possesses the weapons and ability to overcome Zverev, whom he has not lost to since 2023. Sinner has not dropped a set since his opening match went the distance, yet he produced his best tennis of the fortnight by refusing to give Djokovic any opening. He maintained his superb serving, adding another 16 aces on Friday, and excelled in both attack and defence, striking 40 winners against just 15 unforced errors. Djokovic, understandably, was unable to reach the heights that saw him defeat Felix Auger-Aliassime in five sets after more than five hours, only minutes before the 11 p.m. curfew on Wednesday. The men's defending 24‑time Grand Slam champion acknowledged the crowd with an appreciative wave to both sides of Centre Court as he departed, having enjoyed strong support throughout a demanding afternoon. In Sunday's final, Sinner will meet an opponent he has beaten in ten of their fourteen previous encounters, although he knows Zverev presents a different challenge after breaking through for his first major title at Roland Garros.