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Wimbledon 2026 results: Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to set up Alexander Zverev final
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Key Points:
- Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final, denying Djokovic a chance to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title.
- Sinner, the world number one and first Italian to reach multiple Wimbledon men's singles finals, served strongly with 16 aces and maintained superior attack and defense throughout the match.
- Djokovic, a 24-time major winner, was unable to replicate his recent five-hour victory and exited the tournament with strong crowd support.
- Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the final, holding a 10-4 head-to-head advantage and aiming to become the 10th man in the Open era to retain the Wimbledon title.
- Sinner expressed admiration for Djokovic's influence on the sport and emphasized the significance of competing in another Wimbledon final.
