Sinner beats Djokovic, returns to Wimbledon final

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner defeated seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals on Friday to advance to his first major final of 2026, where he will face Alexander Zverev. Since dropping two sets in the first round against Kecmanovic, Sinner has won 17 consecutive sets throughout the tournament. With the victory, Sinner joined Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as the only players to beat Djokovic three times in straight sets at Grand Slam majors, excluding retirements.