Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic of steel, Jannik Sinner knocked out in semifinals
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic of steel, Jannik Sinner knocked out in semifinals
Nothing to do for Jannik Sinner: a great Novak Djokovic confirmed his strength by imposing himself in three sets against the South Tyrolean and qualifying for the Wimbledon final for the ninth time in his career (seven won).
Nole won after 2 hours and 50 minutes of play with the scores of 6-3, 6-4, 7-6. The Blue did not demerit but was lacking in the key moments of the match: and at the tie-break of the third Nole confirmed his mental strength by centering the final. Now Djokovic awaits the winner of the challenge between Alcaraz and Medvedev in the final: in his sights is Roger Federer at eight wins.
Sinner got stuck right away at the start: after failing to take advantage of two break points in the first game, the South Tyrolean immediately lost his serve in the second, suffering a break by Djokovic who took advantage of two forehand errors by the San Candido athlete. The Azzurro then entered the match by consolidating his serve, but he was no longer able to trouble Nole on the serves, who won the first set 6-3.
Fatal in the second set for the South Tyrolean tennis player was a break suffered in the third game by Nole. The Azzurro, who had clearly grown compared to the first set, tried everything to try to counterbreak the Serb but the former world number one, although struggling more in response, managed to hold on, also taking advantage of a few too many freebies by the athlete from San Candido.
Third set very balanced, especially compared to the first Sinner raised the level and played with more confidence. Partial dominated by the serves, the Azure took a risk in the third game when he saved three break points by netting five points in a row. But Nole was steely and on serve he had no hesitation.
Shivers in the tenth game: Jannik Sinner on 5-4 in favor had two set balls to take the partial and reopen the match, but Djokovic confirmed his mental strength by annulling both and holding serve. The set was thus decided at the tie-break: a once again relentless Djokovic prevailed 7-4, winning the 35th Slam final of his career.
