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In the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, where legends are born and records shattered, an electrifying clash awaits Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. The two formidable forces in the world of tennis, prepare to go head-to-head in the semi-finals.
As the Serbian maestro continues his relentless pursuit of tennis history, the young Italian phenom seeks to etch his name in the annals of the sport. Brace yourself for drama, determination, and the sheer brilliance of two extraordinary athletes.
Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic: Overall Head-to-Head Record
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In their head-to-head record, Djokovic currently holds the advantage with three wins over Jannik Sinner. However, it’s important to note that only two of these victories came in competitive fixtures. Sinner also tasted defeat in their one-set match at the 2021 Day at the Drive Exhibition.
Their encounters have been nothing short of captivating, with each match serving as a testament to Sinner’s growing potential and Djokovic’s unrivalled resilience. As they step onto the pristine grass courts of Wimbledon, it’s worth revisiting their previous encounters, which have showcased moments of brilliance, resilience, and the fierce determination of two exceptional athletes.
2022 Wimbledon Championships Quarter-Finals, Djokovic vs Sinner 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2
Sinner has recorded his best run at a Grand Slam at the current Wimbledon Championships. He would have achieved this semi-final feat earlier at the same venue had he not walked into Djokovic last year. The Italian impressed by putting the Serbian star on the back foot by taking the first two sets despite trailing 4-2 in the first one.
However, Sinner could not stop the Djokovic train once it got going. The Serbian ace rallied in the third set to efficiently defend the Italian’s second serve game but struggled to finish earlier than he would have expected. It was not the case in the following sets, where he was in complete control and did not give Sinner any breathing room. He completed the comeback in style and went on to lift the trophy at Kyrgios’ expense.
2021 Monte Carlo Masters Second-Round, Djokovic vs Sinner 6-4, 6-2
Compared to their Wimbledon masterclass, Djokovic and Sinner’s first meeting was a relatively tame affair. While Sinner forced the issue and the match lasted 219 minutes, this duel finished in 96 minutes with the Serbian maestro claiming a swift straight-sets victory.
The Italian did show signs of what to expect from him in this encounter. It was Sinner who delivered the first blow and broke Djokovic’s serve. The Serbian replied swiftly and put him on the back foot, breaking Sinner’s serve in successive games to take the lead. After gauging what to expect from the youngster, Djokovic did not trifle with him and went for the kill to finish the game early.
2021 Day at the Drive Exhibition, Djokovic vs Sinner 6-3
Djokoic’s first meeting with Sinner came in friendly circumstances at the Day at the Drive Exhibition. The one-set duel finished in half an hour, the 23-time Grand Slam winner finishing it off with relative ease. The highlight of the match was the seventh game with the score tied at 3-3. Sinner saved two breakpoints but laid down his weapons at the third opportunity.
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