Tennis returns to propose the most recurring challenge of the latest Slams: today, 10 July 2026, Jannik Sinner faces Novak Djokovic in the semifinals at Wimbledon. It’s the same script as the Australian Open in January, when the Serbian prevailed, again in the semifinals. Whoever passes this round will find in the final Alexander Zverev, fresh winner of his first Slam title in Paris, or the surprise of the tournament: the British Arthur Fery, who entered with a wild card and was able to eliminate Cobolli along the way.
For Sinner it is the opportunity to win the first major title of the season, after a 2026 made of records in the Masters 1000 but also a disappointment at Roland Garros.
A comparison that repeats itself
It will be the twelfth career meeting between the two, the fourth in the last two years — and all, without exception, played in the semifinals of a Slam. A figure that reflects how Djokovic now focuses his energies almost exclusively on major tournaments. Sinner seeks redemption after the defeat in Melbourne; Djokovic instead sees a rare chance to play in a Slam final without having to face either Sinner or Alcaraz, in view of his possible 25th major title.
The overall balance leans slightly in favor of the South Tyrolean, ahead 6 to 5 over the previous 11. At Wimbledon, however, recent history tells of balance: two victories by Djokovic (2022 quarter-final, 2023 semi-final) and one by Sinner, last year, also in the semi-final.
Timetable: a novelty compared to tradition
The match is the second match of the day on Center Court, after the semifinal between Fery and Zverev which opens the program at 2.30pm. The start of Sinner-Djokovic is therefore expected approximately around 6pm, with the exact time linked to the duration of the first match. This is an unusual choice for Wimbledon, which usually opens the Central program to the two players who played the quarterfinals later the previous day. The change will however bring a practical advantage to the two tennis players, who will play in cooler temperatures than in the early afternoon.
Where to watch it
The match will be visible in Italy on Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport 251, as well as streaming on Sky Go and NOW, the usual channels for Wimbledon coverage. The news this year is that, as already announced for the final, this semi-final will also be broadcast free-to-air on TV8 and streaming on tv8.it.
