Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka booked quarter-final berths at the rain-hit ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Wednesday (Aug 13) with straight-set wins. Sinner shrugged off a mid-match rain interruption lasting nearly three hours as he advanced with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Adrian Mannarino. He next faces Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, who beat Benjamin Bonzi of France 6-4, 6-3.&nbsp;Sabalenka, taken to three sets in her previous match with Emma Raducanu, defeated Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-1, 7-5, winning a season-leading 50th match of 2025 and reaching her 29th career last-eight at the elite 1000 level. Sabalenka had to work after surrendering a second-set break, but she broke Bouzas Maneiro in the final game to seal the victory.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pole-vault-superstar-duplantis-named-ultimate-star-athlete-for-world-athletics-ultimate-championship-1755097075804">Pole vault superstar Duplantis named ‘Ultimate Star Athlete’ for World Athletics Ultimate Championship</a>&nbsp;"The key was to focus and put as much pressure as possible on her serve," Sabalenka said. "I was up a break, made a couple of mistakes and she broke me back.&nbsp;"I'm glad to win in straight sets - I didn't want to stay for three hours."&nbsp;World number one Sinner, playing his first tournament since lifting the trophy at Wimbledon, notched his 24th consecutive hardcourt match win to gain his fifth quarter-final of the season.&nbsp;The victory required patience, with the Italian who turns 24 on Saturday passing some of the afternoon weather pause by playing cards with his team.&nbsp;Sinner had won the first set and they were on serve in the second when they returned, but Frenchman's tricky game took a toll as Sinner was broken while trying to serve out the match.&nbsp;The second set instead went to a tiebreak, with the Italian firing his 11th and 12th aces to clinch victory.&nbsp;"He's a very difficult opponent, different from the other payers," Sinner said. "He can read the opponent well.&nbsp;"It was a struggle to close it out, but I'm happy to be in the quarter-finals."&nbsp;Earlier former champion Alexander Zverev polished off a weather-hit third-round victory, winning the final four points of a 6-4, 6-4 win over Brandon Nakashima.&nbsp;The entire one-game exercise, with 2021 Cincy winner Zverev leading 6-4, 5-4 when play resumed, took less than two minutes, with the third seed set for a later fourth-round encounter against Toronto finalist Karen Khachanov.&nbsp;Fifth seed Ben Shelton, last week's Toronto winner, reached the fourth round with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, victory over Roberto Bautista Agut in a match rescheduled from Tuesday.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sinner shrugged off a mid-match rain interruption lasting nearly three hours as he advanced with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Adrian Mannarino, next facing Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, who beat Benjamin Bonzi of France 6-4, 6-3.

Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka booked quarter-final berths at the rain-hit ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Wednesday (Aug 13) with straight-set wins. Sinner shrugged off a mid-match rain interruption lasting nearly three hours as he advanced with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Adrian Mannarino. He next faces Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, who beat Benjamin Bonzi of France 6-4, 6-3. Sabalenka, taken to three sets in her previous match with Emma Raducanu, defeated Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-1, 7-5, winning a season-leading 50th match of 2025 and reaching her 29th career last-eight at the elite 1000 level. Sabalenka had to work after surrendering a second-set break, but she broke Bouzas Maneiro in the final game to seal the victory. Also read | Pole vault superstar Duplantis named ‘Ultimate Star Athlete’ for World Athletics Ultimate Championship "The key was to focus and put as much pressure as possible on her serve," Sabalenka said. "I was up a break, made a couple of mistakes and she broke me back. "I'm glad to win in straight sets - I didn't want to stay for three hours." World number one Sinner, playing his first tournament since lifting the trophy at Wimbledon, notched his 24th consecutive hardcourt match win to gain his fifth quarter-final of the season. The victory required patience, with the Italian who turns 24 on Saturday passing some of the afternoon weather pause by playing cards with his team. Sinner had won the first set and they were on serve in the second when they returned, but Frenchman's tricky game took a toll as Sinner was broken while trying to serve out the match. The second set instead went to a tiebreak, with the Italian firing his 11th and 12th aces to clinch victory. "He's a very difficult opponent, different from the other payers," Sinner said. "He can read the opponent well. "It was a struggle to close it out, but I'm happy to be in the quarter-finals." Earlier former champion Alexander Zverev polished off a weather-hit third-round victory, winning the final four points of a 6-4, 6-4 win over Brandon Nakashima. The entire one-game exercise, with 2021 Cincy winner Zverev leading 6-4, 5-4 when play resumed, took less than two minutes, with the third seed set for a later fourth-round encounter against Toronto finalist Karen Khachanov. Fifth seed Ben Shelton, last week's Toronto winner, reached the fourth round with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, victory over Roberto Bautista Agut in a match rescheduled from Tuesday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sinner shrugged off a mid-match rain interruption lasting nearly three hours as he advanced with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Adrian Mannarino, next facing Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, who beat Benjamin Bonzi of France 6-4, 6-3.

Tennis: Defending champions Sinner, Sabalenka in Cincinnati Open quarters

In a dramatic Cincinnati Open match with world no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Monday (August 12), British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu asked for the removal of a crying kid from the stadium. The incident came during a critical moment towards the conclusion of the third-set deciding set and resulted in a dramatic confrontation with the umpire before Sabalenka won the match. &nbsp;The drama happened when Raducanu was serving 3-4 during the final set. She faced several break points while a child's crying broke her focus. Getting annoyed by the continued disturbance, she addressed the umpire and said, “It's been, like, 10 minutes.” The umpire reacted in shock, saying, "It's a kid. Do you want me to get the kid out of the stadium?" Raducanu's reaction was instructive - she just shrugged.<h2>Watch the video here:</h2>

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The umpire tried to get to the bottom of things, saying, "I can call in, but we have to keep going for the moment," but the match was allowed to continue with the kid not being taken out of the stadium. The tension escalated when certain fans expressed support for removal the child, with Raducanu nodding and smiling in concurrence. In spite of the disturbance, Raducanu displayed incredible calm. She managed to save her serve after a heated duel involving 13 deuces and held off four break points to tie the score at 4-4.<h2>Jannik Sinner wins</h2>Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner brushed aside multiple disruptions — from a power outage to a blaring alarm — to defeat Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 7-6 (8/6). The top-seeded defending champion kept his composure against the world no. 35 from Canada, who struggled with eight double-faults in the opening set and 49 unforced errors overall. After falling behind early in the second set, Sinner fought back, saving a set point in the tiebreak before sealing victory with an ace to book his spot in the fourth round.&nbsp;The match saw an unusual pause when the audio for the electronic line-calling system suddenly went down with Sinner leading 4-2, while earlier, both players had to contend with distracting flickering LED screens courtside.

Want me to send child out of stadium Mid match drama steals spotlight as Emma Raducanu halts match over crying baby WATCH

In a dramatic Cincinnati Open match with world no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Monday (August 12), British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu asked for the removal of a crying kid from the stadium. The incident came during a critical moment towards the conclusion of the third-set deciding set and resulted in a dramatic confrontation with the umpire before Sabalenka won the match. The drama happened when Raducanu was serving 3-4 during the final set. She faced several break points while a child's crying broke her focus. Getting annoyed by the continued disturbance, she addressed the umpire and said, “It's been, like, 10 minutes.” The umpire reacted in shock, saying, "It's a kid. Do you want me to get the kid out of the stadium?" Raducanu's reaction was instructive - she just shrugged. Watch the video here:

Aryna Sabalenka fought through a three-hour battle to hold off Emma Raducanu 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) for a fourth-round spot

'Want me to send child out of stadium?' Mid-match drama steals spotlight as Emma Raducanu halts match over crying baby | WATCH

Jannik Sinner ignored power failure interruptions and a blaring alarm to defeat Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) on Monday's day of distractions at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open.The top seeded defending champion got down to business against a Canadian ranked 35th who was plagued by eight first-set double-faults and 49 unforced errors in the match as he faced the best in the world.&nbsp;Sinner recovered smoothly from an early break down and had his hands full on his way into the fourth round, sending over an ace on match point after saving a set point in the tiebreaker.&nbsp;Play was stopped briefly with Sinner leading 4-2 as the audio portion of the electronic line-calling system suddenly failed.&nbsp;Earlier, both players had to deal with flickering LED screens directly behind them courtside.&nbsp;The pair agreed to soldier on without the system, with the chair umpire temporarily relaying the algorithm's decisions -- which he saw on his chair's tablet -- to the players when necessary as a re-boot was undertaken.&nbsp;That minor malfunction came two hours after the chaos of a widespread power outage which completely stopped play around the grounds for 75 minutes.&nbsp;Five minutes later, with Sinner leading 1-0 in the second set after winning the first, the chaos continued with an alarm going off somewhere in the stadium and play suspended for the third time.&nbsp;Sinner and Diallo continued to carry on with the distraction blaring somewhat faintly in the background before it finally halted after another game.&nbsp;Sinner polished off victory for his 23rd consecutive hardcourt win in under two hours."It was a very difficult day at the office," the Italian said. "You have to find the balance against these big servers. I struggled with that at times today.&nbsp;"But I need tough matches like this, I'm happy I got one before the Grand Slam... I'm happy about today, but I know I can do things better."&nbsp;US fourth seed Taylor Fritz endured a one-hour delay after the first set before defeating Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 for a 21st win in 25 matches.&nbsp;"I can play better, but there has been no time to really train and get ready," Fritz said. "I'm looking forward to fine tuning the week before the US Open."&nbsp;Compatriot Frances Tiafoe advanced past Ugo Humbert of France 6-4, 6-4 in 82 minutes and lines up next against Holger Rune, who beat Alex Michelsen 7-6 (7/4), 6-3.<h2>No.1 Sabalenka wins</h2>In the WTA event, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka fought through a three-hour battle to hold off an inspired Emma Raducanu 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) for a fourth-round spot in a repeat of a victory from the Wimbledon third round in July.&nbsp;Defending champion Sabalenka endured a struggle but finished with two aces in the closing stages.&nbsp;"I'm happy to get through this difficult match," Sabalenka said. "I just hope tomorrow is a day off. I need time to recover from such a great battle."&nbsp;British number one Raducanu survived a 25-minute eighth game of the final set, which went to 13 deuces, with Raducanu saving four break points before finally holding for 4-all and eventually into a tiebreaker.&nbsp;Sabalenka squeezed out victory with a sixth ace for 5-4 in the breaker and delivered her seventh on her second match point to win in three hours and nine minutes.&nbsp;"It was all about momentum," Sabalenka said. "I took some risks at the end, went for crazy shots, went to the net."&nbsp;Sabalenka is bidding for her 10th trophy at the 1000 level and second this season after winning at Madrid.&nbsp;"I can take lessons from this," Raducanu said. "With work and practice I think I can hold my level higher for longer.&nbsp;"She's world number one for a reason. We had a three-hour match and I felt pretty good out there for the most part."&nbsp;Raducanu was called out by the chair umpire on unauthorized conversations with new Spanish coach Francisco Roig.&nbsp;Australian Open champion Madison Keys lost just four games in defeating Japan's Aoi Ito.Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro ousted American wild card Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-1 and faces Sabalenka on Wednesday.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jannik Sinner recovered smoothly from an early break down and had his hands full on his way into the fourth round, sending over an ace on match point after saving a set point in the tiebreaker.

Jannik Sinner ignored power failure interruptions and a blaring alarm to defeat Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) on Monday's day of distractions at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open. The top seeded defending champion got down to business against a Canadian ranked 35th who was plagued by eight first-set double-faults and 49 unforced errors in the match as he faced the best in the world. Sinner recovered smoothly from an early break down and had his hands full on his way into the fourth round, sending over an ace on match point after saving a set point in the tiebreaker. Play was stopped briefly with Sinner leading 4-2 as the audio portion of the electronic line-calling system suddenly failed. Earlier, both players had to deal with flickering LED screens directly behind them courtside. The pair agreed to soldier on without the system, with the chair umpire temporarily relaying the algorithm's decisions -- which he saw on his chair's tablet -- to the players when necessary as a re-boot was undertaken. That minor malfunction came two hours after the chaos of a widespread power outage which completely stopped play around the grounds for 75 minutes. Five minutes later, with Sinner leading 1-0 in the second set after winning the first, the chaos continued with an alarm going off somewhere in the stadium and play suspended for the third time. Sinner and Diallo continued to carry on with the distraction blaring somewhat faintly in the background before it finally halted after another game. Sinner polished off victory for his 23rd consecutive hardcourt win in under two hours. "It was a very difficult day at the office," the Italian said. "You have to find the balance against these big servers. I struggled with that at times today. "But I need tough matches like this, I'm happy I got one before the Grand Slam... I'm happy about today, but I know I can do things better." US fourth seed Taylor Fritz endured a one-hour delay after the first set before defeating Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 for a 21st win in 25 matches. "I can play better, but there has been no time to really train and get ready," Fritz said. "I'm looking forward to fine tuning the week before the US Open." Compatriot Frances Tiafoe advanced past Ugo Humbert of France 6-4, 6-4 in 82 minutes and lines up next against Holger Rune, who beat Alex Michelsen 7-6 (7/4), 6-3. No.1 Sabalenka wins In the WTA event, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka fought through a three-hour battle to hold off an inspired Emma Raducanu 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) for a fourth-round spot in a repeat of a victory from the Wimbledon third round in July. Defending champion Sabalenka endured a struggle but finished with two aces in the closing stages. "I'm happy to get through this difficult match," Sabalenka said. "I just hope tomorrow is a day off. I need time to recover from such a great battle." British number one Raducanu survived a 25-minute eighth game of the final set, which went to 13 deuces, with Raducanu saving four break points before finally holding for 4-all and eventually into a tiebreaker. Sabalenka squeezed out victory with a sixth ace for 5-4 in the breaker and delivered her seventh on her second match point to win in three hours and nine minutes. "It was all about momentum," Sabalenka said. "I took some risks at the end, went for crazy shots, went to the net." Sabalenka is bidding for her 10th trophy at the 1000 level and second this season after winning at Madrid. "I can take lessons from this," Raducanu said. "With work and practice I think I can hold my level higher for longer. "She's world number one for a reason. We had a three-hour match and I felt pretty good out there for the most part." Raducanu was called out by the chair umpire on unauthorized conversations with new Spanish coach Francisco Roig. Australian Open champion Madison Keys lost just four games in defeating Japan's Aoi Ito. Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro ousted American wild card Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-1 and faces Sabalenka on Wednesday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jannik Sinner recovered smoothly from an early break down and had his hands full on his way into the fourth round, sending over an ace on match point after saving a set point in the tiebreaker.

Cincinnati Open: Jannik Sinner advances amid power-failure chaos against Gabriel Diallo

Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka got their title defenses off to smooth starts as they powered into the third round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday (Aug 9). The men's and women's top seeds, each ranked number one in the world, were both competing for the first time since Wimbledon -- where Sinner lifted the title and as Sabalenka bowed out in the women's semi-finals. Sinner crushed Colombian Daniel Elahi Galan 6-1, 6-1 in steamy afternoon weather while Sabalenka beat 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 7-5, 6-1 under the lights of the night session.&nbsp;Sabalenka needed 54 minutes and a service break in the final game to clinch the opening set with a stinging winner. The second set was more of a grind than the score suggested as she saved five break points for a 4-1 lead and recovered from 0-30 down in the final game before securing the win.&nbsp;"It's always a tough match against her," Sabalenka said of the Czech opponent she has faced nine times. "She pushed me to the limit. If you lose focus even a little bit it can cost you a set. I had to fight for every point against her," added Sabalenka, who next faces Britain's Emma Raducanu, a 6-3, 6-2 winner over Olga Danilovic.&nbsp;Meanwhile Sinner outclassed Colombia's Galan with 17 winners and just four unforced errors.&nbsp;Sinner won the opening five games in 15 minutes as he allowed his 144th-ranked opponent, who came through qualifying, little breathing room. The victory in 59 minutes was the fastest of Sinner's ATP career, beating his previous quickest by one minute.&nbsp;Sinner claimed his 22nd consecutive win on hardcourt, last losing the Beijing final in September to rival Carlos Alcaraz.&nbsp;"I didn't know what to expect," Sinner said&nbsp;of his return to tournament action. "I'm happy because it's not easy to play here.&nbsp;"The ball is flying and you have to serve very precise if you want to go far in the tournament.&nbsp;"Today I was finding my spots&nbsp; but there is still a little room to improve. For a first match it could not have gone better."&nbsp;After snapping up the first set Sinner broke to start the second before Galan clawed out a hold in a seven-minute game in which he fought off five break points. But it was only a momentary reprieve. Sinner fired three aces to hold for 3-1 as he roared away again for the victory.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sinner crushed Colombian Daniel Elahi Galan 6-1, 6-1 in steamy afternoon weather while Sabalenka beat 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 7-5, 6-1 under the lights of the night session.

Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka got their title defenses off to smooth starts as they powered into the third round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday (Aug 9). The men's and women's top seeds, each ranked number one in the world, were both competing for the first time since Wimbledon -- where Sinner lifted the title and as Sabalenka bowed out in the women's semi-finals. Sinner crushed Colombian Daniel Elahi Galan 6-1, 6-1 in steamy afternoon weather while Sabalenka beat 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 7-5, 6-1 under the lights of the night session. Sabalenka needed 54 minutes and a service break in the final game to clinch the opening set with a stinging winner. The second set was more of a grind than the score suggested as she saved five break points for a 4-1 lead and recovered from 0-30 down in the final game before securing the win. "It's always a tough match against her," Sabalenka said of the Czech opponent she has faced nine times. "She pushed me to the limit. If you lose focus even a little bit it can cost you a set. I had to fight for every point against her," added Sabalenka, who next faces Britain's Emma Raducanu, a 6-3, 6-2 winner over Olga Danilovic. Meanwhile Sinner outclassed Colombia's Galan with 17 winners and just four unforced errors. Sinner won the opening five games in 15 minutes as he allowed his 144th-ranked opponent, who came through qualifying, little breathing room. The victory in 59 minutes was the fastest of Sinner's ATP career, beating his previous quickest by one minute. Sinner claimed his 22nd consecutive win on hardcourt, last losing the Beijing final in September to rival Carlos Alcaraz. "I didn't know what to expect," Sinner said of his return to tournament action. "I'm happy because it's not easy to play here. "The ball is flying and you have to serve very precise if you want to go far in the tournament. "Today I was finding my spots but there is still a little room to improve. For a first match it could not have gone better." After snapping up the first set Sinner broke to start the second before Galan clawed out a hold in a seven-minute game in which he fought off five break points. But it was only a momentary reprieve. Sinner fired three aces to hold for 3-1 as he roared away again for the victory. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sinner crushed Colombian Daniel Elahi Galan 6-1, 6-1 in steamy afternoon weather while Sabalenka beat 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 7-5, 6-1 under the lights of the night session.

Top seeds Sinner and Sabalenka off to flying starts in Cincinnati

Wimbledon 2025 men's singles winner Jannik Sinner has re-appointed Umberto Ferrara as fitness coach nearly one year after parting ways after being accused of doping - which eventually got him banned for three months. Along with Ferrara, Sinner also had parted way with physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi. Sinner had served a three-month ban earlier this year from February and returned to action in May - just before French Open 2025. Sinner lost the final at Roland Garros against Carlos Alcaraz but won the Wimbledon earlier this month against the same opponent. The Italian reunited with Ferrara after removing current fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/transgender-women-banned-from-competing-in-usopc-events-after-trump-s-directive-1753265680101">Transgender women banned from competing in USOPC events after Trump’s directive</a>"The decision has been made in alignment with Jannik's management team as part of ongoing preparations for upcoming tournaments, including the Cincinnati Open and U.S. Open," Sinner's team said in a statement. "Umberto has played an important role in Jannik's development to date, and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level."<h2>What is Sinner doping scandal?</h2>World number 1 Sinner was found in breach of having banned substance - in this case Clostebol - in his body. The Italian, however, was was cleared of fault or negligence by an independent tribunal which accepted that the substance entered his body inadvertently.As per Sinner's explanation, Clostebol entered his body after Naldi used it on a cut on his won hand before giving treatment to Sinner. The over-the-counter substance, which can help build muscle mass, was supplied to Naldi by Ferrara. Sinner ended his partnership with the duo as he was "not feeling that confident to continue with them."Sinner's ban had come after World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) reached an agreement with parties involved after an appeal to &nbsp;Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) against independent tribunal's decision to clear him any wrongdoing.

World number 1 Sinner was found in breach of having banned substance - in this case Clostebol - in his body. The Italian, however, was was cleared of fault or negligence by an independent tribunal which accepted that the substance entered his body inadvertently.

Wimbledon 2025 men's singles winner Jannik Sinner has re-appointed Umberto Ferrara as fitness coach nearly one year after parting ways after being accused of doping - which eventually got him banned for three months. Along with Ferrara, Sinner also had parted way with physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi. Sinner had served a three-month ban earlier this year from February and returned to action in May - just before French Open 2025. Sinner lost the final at Roland Garros against Carlos Alcaraz but won the Wimbledon earlier this month against the same opponent. The Italian reunited with Ferrara after removing current fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio. Also Read - Transgender women banned from competing in USOPC events after Trump’s directive "The decision has been made in alignment with Jannik's management team as part of ongoing preparations for upcoming tournaments, including the Cincinnati Open and U.S. Open," Sinner's team said in a statement. "Umberto has played an important role in Jannik's development to date, and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level." What is Sinner doping scandal? World number 1 Sinner was found in breach of having banned substance - in this case Clostebol - in his body. The Italian, however, was was cleared of fault or negligence by an independent tribunal which accepted that the substance entered his body inadvertently. As per Sinner's explanation, Clostebol entered his body after Naldi used it on a cut on his won hand before giving treatment to Sinner. The over-the-counter substance, which can help build muscle mass, was supplied to Naldi by Ferrara. Sinner ended his partnership with the duo as he was "not feeling that confident to continue with them." Sinner's ban had come after World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) reached an agreement with parties involved after an appeal to Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) against independent tribunal's decision to clear him any wrongdoing.

World number 1 Sinner was found in breach of having banned substance - in this case Clostebol - in his body. The Italian, however, was was cleared of fault or negligence by an independent tribunal which accepted that the substance entered his body inadvertently.

Sinner reunites with former fitness coach dropped after doping scandal

With the Wimbledon 2025 championship getting over on Sunday (July 13), Italy’s Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden SW19 title. Here's a look at all the five winners from different categories featuring Iga Swiatek and others.

With the Wimbledon 2025 championship getting over on Sunday (Jul 13), Italy’s Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden SW19 title. Here's a look at all the five winners from different categories featuring Iga Swiatek and others.

Who won Wimbledon 2025? Full list of singles, doubles and mixed doubles champions

Italy’s Jannik Sinner became the latest inductee to the All England Lawn Tennis &amp; Croquet Club after he beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Wimbledon men’s singles final. Winning by 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday (July 13), Sinner joined the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to have lifted the prestigious title. He also became the first Italian to win the singles title at SW19, adding another feather to his already impressive hat.<h2>Sinner joins elite club of Federer, Djokovic</h2>Having lost the French Open final to Alcaraz last month, Sinner was out for revenge on Sunday. However, things did not stand on a positive note for the top seed as he dropped the opening set 4-6. However, the Italian then bounced back with a bang and won the next three sets to win the match and thereby pocket his maiden title joining the likes of Federer and Djokovic. As a result of the win, he was also awarded a membership of the All England Lawn Tennis &amp; Croquet Club, a gesture offered to every champion.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-i-keep-looking-up-to-him-wimbledon-champion-jannik-sinner-full-of-praise-for-carlos-alcaraz-1752463414215">'I keep looking up to him': Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner full of praise for Carlos Alcaraz</a><h2>Who leads the all-time chart for most titles?</h2>Martina Navratilova leads the chart for the most singles title winning nine having won the prestigious Venus Rosewater dish in the 1980s. In the men’s section, Roger Federer leads the way with eight titles, winning consecutive titles between 2003 and 2007. He also won three more titles in 2009, 2012 and 2017. Pete Sampras and Djokovic are next on the list with seven titles each.<h2>Most Wimbledon singles titles(Open Era)</h2>1. Roger Federer (Switzerland) – 8 titles2. Pete Sampras (USA) – 7 titles3. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 7 titles4. Bjorn Berg (Sweden) – 5 titles5. Rod Laver (Australia) – 4 titles (2 in Open Era)

Winning by 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday (July 13), Jannik Sinner joined the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to have lifted the prestigious title. He also became the first Italian to win the singles title at SW19, adding another feather to his already impressive hat.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner became the latest inductee to the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club after he beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Wimbledon men’s singles final. Winning by 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday (July 13), Sinner joined the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to have lifted the prestigious title. He also became the first Italian to win the singles title at SW19, adding another feather to his already impressive hat. Sinner joins elite club of Federer, Djokovic Having lost the French Open final to Alcaraz last month, Sinner was out for revenge on Sunday. However, things did not stand on a positive note for the top seed as he dropped the opening set 4-6. However, the Italian then bounced back with a bang and won the next three sets to win the match and thereby pocket his maiden title joining the likes of Federer and Djokovic. As a result of the win, he was also awarded a membership of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, a gesture offered to every champion. ALSO READ | 'I keep looking up to him': Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner full of praise for Carlos Alcaraz Who leads the all-time chart for most titles? Martina Navratilova leads the chart for the most singles title winning nine having won the prestigious Venus Rosewater dish in the 1980s. In the men’s section, Roger Federer leads the way with eight titles, winning consecutive titles between 2003 and 2007. He also won three more titles in 2009, 2012 and 2017. Pete Sampras and Djokovic are next on the list with seven titles each. Most Wimbledon singles titles(Open Era) 1. Roger Federer (Switzerland) – 8 titles 2. Pete Sampras (USA) – 7 titles 3. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) – 7 titles 4. Bjorn Berg (Sweden) – 5 titles 5. Rod Laver (Australia) – 4 titles (2 in Open Era)

Winning by 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday (July 13), Jannik Sinner joined the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to have lifted the prestigious title. He also became the first Italian to win the singles title at SW19, adding another feather to his already impressive hat.

Wimbledon 2025, winners list: Jannik Sinner joins elite club of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic after maiden title

Jannik Sinner added another feather to his already impressive hat on Sunday (July 13) after he got the better of Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s singles Championship. The number seed won his maiden title at SW19, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to avenge his defeat in last month’s French Open final. Following the defeat, Sinner expressed admiration for his opponent, stating he looks up to Alcaraz, which has developed another fierce rivalry in tennis.<h2>Sinner looks up to Alcaraz</h2>"I don't think I'm at my best because at 23 I don't think you can be in your best shape ever. So hopefully I can keep improving," he said.&nbsp;"I keep looking up to Carlos because even today I felt like he was doing couple of things better than I did.&nbsp;"That's something we will work on and prepare ourselves because he's going to come for us again.&nbsp;"We have a big target on us, so we have to be prepared."&nbsp;In a contest lasting more than four hours, the Italian beat Alcaraz to take another step towards a career Grand Slam title. As things stand, Sinner has won the Australian Open and US Open where he is the defending champion while Wimbledon is the latest trophy in his cabinet. The French Open remains the only trophy Sinner has yet to pocket when it comes to the major slams.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-donald-trump-was-booed-at-the-fifa-club-world-cup-final-in-new-jersey-1752456006040">Why Donald Trump was booed at the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey?</a>&nbsp;The win for Sinner also broke Alcaraz’s 20-match winning streak at SW19 with the Spaniard winning the last two championships and was on course to a third consecutive title before Sunday’s defeat. The Spanish number one was also on a 24-match winning run before the Championship clash but fell short of adding another to the impressive tally.For Sinner he became the first Italian to lift the Wimbledon men’s singles crown, setting a new benchmark for the nation.

Jannik Sinner added another feather to his already impressive hat on Sunday (July 13) after he got the better of Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s singles Championship.

Jannik Sinner added another feather to his already impressive hat on Sunday (July 13) after he got the better of Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s singles Championship. The number seed won his maiden title at SW19, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to avenge his defeat in last month’s French Open final. Following the defeat, Sinner expressed admiration for his opponent, stating he looks up to Alcaraz, which has developed another fierce rivalry in tennis. Sinner looks up to Alcaraz "I don't think I'm at my best because at 23 I don't think you can be in your best shape ever. So hopefully I can keep improving," he said. "I keep looking up to Carlos because even today I felt like he was doing couple of things better than I did. "That's something we will work on and prepare ourselves because he's going to come for us again. "We have a big target on us, so we have to be prepared." In a contest lasting more than four hours, the Italian beat Alcaraz to take another step towards a career Grand Slam title. As things stand, Sinner has won the Australian Open and US Open where he is the defending champion while Wimbledon is the latest trophy in his cabinet. The French Open remains the only trophy Sinner has yet to pocket when it comes to the major slams. ALSO READ | Why Donald Trump was booed at the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey? The win for Sinner also broke Alcaraz’s 20-match winning streak at SW19 with the Spaniard winning the last two championships and was on course to a third consecutive title before Sunday’s defeat. The Spanish number one was also on a 24-match winning run before the Championship clash but fell short of adding another to the impressive tally. For Sinner he became the first Italian to lift the Wimbledon men’s singles crown, setting a new benchmark for the nation.

Jannik Sinner added another feather to his already impressive hat on Sunday (July 13) after he got the better of Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men’s singles Championship.

'I keep looking up to him': Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner full of praise for Carlos Alcaraz

In a repeat of last month’s French Open final, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will go head-to-head in the Wimbledon gentlemen’s singles final as the two meet on Sunday (July 13). Bidding for a third consecutive title, Alcaraz will take on Sinner who got the better of seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. With a shot at revenge for Sinner against Alcaraz in the Championship clash, here are all the details of the match including head-to-head, live streaming and others.&nbsp;<h2>When will Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final start?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final will start at 8:30 PM IST (4:00 PM local time).<h2>Where will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s single final contest take place?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final will be played at the Centre Court.<h2>What is the head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner?</h2>This will be the 13th meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in a head-to-head contest. Alcaraz leads the overall head-to-head with eight wins when compared to Sinner’s four wins. This will be the fifth time Sinner and Alcaraz will go head-to-head in a Grand Slam with the latter leading 3-1 including wins in the last three meetings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Having beaten Sinner in a marathon French Open 2025 final, we can expect a tight contest between the two modern-day stars.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Route to final</h2><h3>Jannik Sinner</h3>Semifinal: Beat [6] Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6-3, 6-3, 6-4Quarterfinal: Beat [10] Ben Shelton (USA) 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4Round of 16: Beat [19] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 3-6, 5-7, 2-2, retd.Round of 32: Beat Pedro Martinez (ESP) 6-1, 6-3, 6-1Round of 64: Beat Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) 6-1, 6-1, 6-3Round of 128: Beat Luca Nardi (ITA) 6-4, 6-3, 6-0<h3>Carlos Alcaraz</h3>Semifinal: Beat [5] Taylor Fritz (USA) 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6)Quarterfinal: Beat Cameron Norrie (GBR) 6-2, 6-3, 6-3Round of 16: Beat [14] Andrey Rublev 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4Round of 32: Beat Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4Round of 64: Beat [Q] Oliver Tarvet (GBR) 6-1, 6-4, 6-4Round of 128: Beat Fabio Fognini (ITA) 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-lord-s-grow-some-fucking-balls-shubman-gill-to-zak-crawley-late-on-day-3-at-lords-watch-1752344680686">‘Grow some F**ing B***s’: Gill to Crawley after English batter wastes time late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be telecasted on Star Sports Network.<h2>Which platform will livestream the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India?</h2>The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar App.

Bidding for a third consecutive title, Alcaraz will take on Sinner who got the better of seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. With a shot at revenge for Sinner against Alcaraz in the Championship clash, here are all the details of the match including H2H, live streaming and others.

In a repeat of last month’s French Open final, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will go head-to-head in the Wimbledon gentlemen’s singles final as the two meet on Sunday (July 13). Bidding for a third consecutive title, Alcaraz will take on Sinner who got the better of seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. With a shot at revenge for Sinner against Alcaraz in the Championship clash, here are all the details of the match including head-to-head, live streaming and others. When will Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final start? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final will start at 8:30 PM IST (4:00 PM local time). Where will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s single final contest take place? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final will be played at the Centre Court. What is the head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner? This will be the 13th meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in a head-to-head contest. Alcaraz leads the overall head-to-head with eight wins when compared to Sinner’s four wins. This will be the fifth time Sinner and Alcaraz will go head-to-head in a Grand Slam with the latter leading 3-1 including wins in the last three meetings. Having beaten Sinner in a marathon French Open 2025 final, we can expect a tight contest between the two modern-day stars. Route to final Jannik Sinner Semifinal: Beat [6] Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 Quarterfinal: Beat [10] Ben Shelton (USA) 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4 Round of 16: Beat [19] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 3-6, 5-7, 2-2, retd. Round of 32: Beat Pedro Martinez (ESP) 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 Round of 64: Beat Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 Round of 128: Beat Luca Nardi (ITA) 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 Carlos Alcaraz Semifinal: Beat [5] Taylor Fritz (USA) 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6) Quarterfinal: Beat Cameron Norrie (GBR) 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 Round of 16: Beat [14] Andrey Rublev 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 Round of 32: Beat Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 Round of 64: Beat [Q] Oliver Tarvet (GBR) 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 Round of 128: Beat Fabio Fognini (ITA) 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 ALSO READ | ‘Grow some F**ing B***s’: Gill to Crawley after English batter wastes time late on day 3 at Lord’s – WATCH Which channel will broadcast the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be telecasted on Star Sports Network. Which platform will livestream the Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final match in India will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar App.

Bidding for a third consecutive title, Alcaraz will take on Sinner who got the better of seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Friday. With a shot at revenge for Sinner against Alcaraz in the Championship clash, here are all the details of the match including H2H, live streaming and others.

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon 2025 final: All you need to know - Preview, H2H, timings

Two-time Wimbledon defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is all set to face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in what promises to be a high-octane clash on Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13). Alcaraz is aiming for his third straight Wimbledon title, while Sinner will be looking to lift his first-ever trophy at SW19. The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle.&nbsp;But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz. If the Spaniard wins on Sunday, he will become just the second man in the Open Era to win back-to-back titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in two consecutive years, a feat last achieved by Sweden's Bjorn Borg in 1978, 1979, and 1980.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-womens-singles-wimbledon-champion-gets-a-plate-instead-of-a-trophy-1752322421406">Why Women’s singles' Wimbledon champion gets a plate instead of a trophy?</a>&nbsp;Alcaraz has already claimed the French Open in both 2024 and 2025 and is now eyeing his third straight Wimbledon crown, having won it in 2023 and 2024. A win on Sunday (Jul 13) would not only etch his name beside legends like Borg but also cement him as a truly rare talent across both clay and grass.&nbsp;There’s more history on the line.&nbsp;&nbsp;Alcaraz has a perfect record in Grand Slam finals, winning all five he has played so far: the 2022 US Open, Wimbledon 2023 and 2024, and the French Open 2024 and 2025. At just 22, he is already rewriting records.&nbsp;Alcaraz has now reached three Wimbledon finals before turning 23, a milestone matched by just three other tennis greats:<ol><li>Boris Becker – 5 finals</li><li>Björn Borg – 3 finals</li><li>Rafael Nadal – 3 finals</li><li>Carlos Alcaraz – 3 finals</li></ol>Alcaraz positions himself in an elite list and has the chance to proceed even further.&nbsp;&nbsp;As he steps onto Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13), he won’t just be playing for the title, he’ll be chasing history at the SW19.

The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle. But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz.

Two-time Wimbledon defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is all set to face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in what promises to be a high-octane clash on Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13). Alcaraz is aiming for his third straight Wimbledon title, while Sinner will be looking to lift his first-ever trophy at SW19. The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle. But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz. If the Spaniard wins on Sunday, he will become just the second man in the Open Era to win back-to-back titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in two consecutive years, a feat last achieved by Sweden's Bjorn Borg in 1978, 1979, and 1980. Also Read | Why Women’s singles' Wimbledon champion gets a plate instead of a trophy? Alcaraz has already claimed the French Open in both 2024 and 2025 and is now eyeing his third straight Wimbledon crown, having won it in 2023 and 2024. A win on Sunday (Jul 13) would not only etch his name beside legends like Borg but also cement him as a truly rare talent across both clay and grass. There’s more history on the line. Alcaraz has a perfect record in Grand Slam finals, winning all five he has played so far: the 2022 US Open, Wimbledon 2023 and 2024, and the French Open 2024 and 2025. At just 22, he is already rewriting records. Alcaraz has now reached three Wimbledon finals before turning 23, a milestone matched by just three other tennis greats: Boris Becker – 5 finals Björn Borg – 3 finals Rafael Nadal – 3 finals Carlos Alcaraz – 3 finals Alcaraz positions himself in an elite list and has the chance to proceed even further. As he steps onto Centre Court on Sunday (Jul 13), he won’t just be playing for the title, he’ll be chasing history at the SW19.

The last time these two young stars clashed in a Grand Slam final (French Open 2025), it turned into a classic, a five-set rollercoaster, with Alcaraz edging past Sinner in a thrilling battle. But there’s more than just the trophy on the line for Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz on brink of Wimbledon history. Will he join THIS Tennis legend?

Novak Djokovic will put his bid for Grand Slam history on the line at Wimbledon on Friday when he faces world number one Jannik Sinner for a place in the final, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on American fifth seed Taylor Fritz.<h3>Jannik Sinner v Novak Djokovic</h3>&nbsp;As a seven-time Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic believes his best chance to win a record 25th Grand Slam title lies on the lawns of south-west London. Now, the 38-year-old Serb faces the defining test of that theory. Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-number-1-aryna-sabalenka-criticises-amanda-anisimova-behaviour-after-shock-wimbledon-semis-exit-1752207166149">Sabalenka takes a swipe at Anisimova over her behaviour after shock Wimbledon exit</a>&nbsp;Although Djokovic beat Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2023 and the quarter-finals in 2022, the Italian got his revenge in the 2024 Australian Open and this year's French Open.&nbsp;Those semi-final victories helped Sinner build a 5-4 edge in his nine encounters with Djokovic, who has lost the last four meetings.&nbsp;Sinner shrugged off fears over an elbow injury to brush aside American 10th seed Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals, while Djokovic hopes to be fully fit after an awkward fall late in his last-eight victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli.&nbsp;Beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the last two Wimbledon finals, Djokovic hasn't won a Grand Slam since moving level with Margaret Court on 24 major titles by clinching the 2023 US Open.&nbsp;Sinner and Alcaraz are the dominant forces in men's tennis now, but sixth seed Djokovic will be contesting a record 14th Wimbledon men's semi-final, with 10 wins from his previous 13 matches at that stage.&nbsp;Djokovic has made every Wimbledon final since 2018, and his last semi-final loss at the tournament came against Roger Federer in 2012.&nbsp;He has a 37-14 record in Grand Slam semi-finals, but has lost three of his last four.&nbsp;Djokovic can equal Federer's Open era record for most consecutive Wimbledon men's finals if he makes it to the last Sunday for a seventh time in a row.&nbsp;In his seventh Grand Slam semi-final, a victory for Australian Open champion Sinner would send him through to his first Wimbledon final.&nbsp;The 23-year-old, a three-time major winner, can become the sixth man in the Open era to make four consecutive Grand Slam final appearances.&nbsp;The last of those finals ended in a five-set defeat that saw him blow three championship points against Alcaraz in the French Open in June, a painful memory fuelling his Wimbledon title charge.<h3>Carlos Alcaraz v Taylor Fritz</h3>Back to his best after a spluttering start to the tournament, Carlos Alcaraz must subdue the power game of big-serving Taylor Fritz to reach his third successive Wimbledon final.&nbsp;Alcaraz was taken to five sets by the since-retired Fabio Fognini in the first round and also dropped a set against both Jan-Lennard Struff and Andrey Rublev to raise concerns about his title defence.&nbsp;Alcaraz, a five-time Grand Slam champion, eased fears about a dip in form with a dynamic demolition of Britain's Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals.&nbsp;The Spanish world number two is contesting his eighth Grand Slam semi-final, with a 5-2 record including victories in both his Wimbledon last-four ties. He is on a career-best 23-match winning streak since losing to Holger Rune in the Barcelona final in April and has won 34 of his 37 matches on grass.&nbsp;If Fritz can pull off a major upset, he will reach his second Grand Slam final, in the process becoming the first American man to make the Wimbledon final since Andy Roddick in 2009.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 27-year-old made his first appearance in a Grand Slam final at the US Open last year, losing to Jannik Sinner.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog.

Novak Djokovic will put his bid for Grand Slam history on the line at Wimbledon on Friday when he faces world number one Jannik Sinner for a place in the final, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on American fifth seed Taylor Fritz. Jannik Sinner v Novak Djokovic As a seven-time Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic believes his best chance to win a record 25th Grand Slam title lies on the lawns of south-west London. Now, the 38-year-old Serb faces the defining test of that theory. Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog. Also read | Sabalenka takes a swipe at Anisimova over her behaviour after shock Wimbledon exit Although Djokovic beat Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2023 and the quarter-finals in 2022, the Italian got his revenge in the 2024 Australian Open and this year's French Open. Those semi-final victories helped Sinner build a 5-4 edge in his nine encounters with Djokovic, who has lost the last four meetings. Sinner shrugged off fears over an elbow injury to brush aside American 10th seed Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals, while Djokovic hopes to be fully fit after an awkward fall late in his last-eight victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli. Beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the last two Wimbledon finals, Djokovic hasn't won a Grand Slam since moving level with Margaret Court on 24 major titles by clinching the 2023 US Open. Sinner and Alcaraz are the dominant forces in men's tennis now, but sixth seed Djokovic will be contesting a record 14th Wimbledon men's semi-final, with 10 wins from his previous 13 matches at that stage. Djokovic has made every Wimbledon final since 2018, and his last semi-final loss at the tournament came against Roger Federer in 2012. He has a 37-14 record in Grand Slam semi-finals, but has lost three of his last four. Djokovic can equal Federer's Open era record for most consecutive Wimbledon men's finals if he makes it to the last Sunday for a seventh time in a row. In his seventh Grand Slam semi-final, a victory for Australian Open champion Sinner would send him through to his first Wimbledon final. The 23-year-old, a three-time major winner, can become the sixth man in the Open era to make four consecutive Grand Slam final appearances. The last of those finals ended in a five-set defeat that saw him blow three championship points against Alcaraz in the French Open in June, a painful memory fuelling his Wimbledon title charge. Carlos Alcaraz v Taylor Fritz Back to his best after a spluttering start to the tournament, Carlos Alcaraz must subdue the power game of big-serving Taylor Fritz to reach his third successive Wimbledon final. Alcaraz was taken to five sets by the since-retired Fabio Fognini in the first round and also dropped a set against both Jan-Lennard Struff and Andrey Rublev to raise concerns about his title defence. Alcaraz, a five-time Grand Slam champion, eased fears about a dip in form with a dynamic demolition of Britain's Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals. The Spanish world number two is contesting his eighth Grand Slam semi-final, with a 5-2 record including victories in both his Wimbledon last-four ties. He is on a career-best 23-match winning streak since losing to Holger Rune in the Barcelona final in April and has won 34 of his 37 matches on grass. If Fritz can pull off a major upset, he will reach his second Grand Slam final, in the process becoming the first American man to make the Wimbledon final since Andy Roddick in 2009. The 27-year-old made his first appearance in a Grand Slam final at the US Open last year, losing to Jannik Sinner. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Djokovic is looking to reach an 11th Wimbledon final and his 38th Grand Slam showpiece, yet he finds himself in the unusual position of being an All England Club underdog.

Wimbledon men's semis preview - Djokovic faces Sinner, Alcaraz meets Fritz

Novak Djokovic has warned world number one Jannik Sinner that he is ready to go the distance in their blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final on Friday. Djokovic beat Italian 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 in the quarter-finals on Wednesday to reach a record 14th men's semi-final at the All England Club. The 38-year-old is bidding to win a record 25th Grand Slam title and a record-equalling eighth men's Wimbledon crown. But Djokovic will have to overcome two huge hurdles to make history, with top seed Sinner lying in wait in the last four before a potential showdown with Carlos Alcaraz, who has beaten the Serb in the last two Wimbledon finals.&nbsp;Djokovic will be facing Sinner for the 10th time, with the Italian holding a 5-4 edge after four successive wins.&nbsp;Sinner won in straight sets in the French Open semi-finals recently, although Djokovic triumphed in their two meetings on grass at Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023.&nbsp;"I lost in straight sets to Jannik in the semis of Roland Garros. I think I played a solid match. I could have played better, but he was just a better player when the moments were important," Djokovic said.&nbsp;"So I get another opportunity. For me, this is what counts actually the most. Being in the last stages of Grand Slams and playing against the best player in the world right now.&nbsp;“Him and Alcaraz are the leaders of the tennis today. I couldn't ask for a bigger challenge, for sure. I look forward to it.”<h2>'It's going to take the best of me'</h2>&nbsp;At an age when his contemporaries have largely retired, Djokovic still relishes the chance to prove himself against the next generation, insisting he is in good enough shape to go five sets against Sinner if needed.&nbsp;"I just try to focus on my recovery right now, getting my body in shape for a very physical battle, so I can fight with him for as long as it's necessary," he said. "Hopefully, I can deliver the level and be able to stay with him for potentially five sets, because it's going to take the best of me at the moment to beat Jannik."&nbsp;Djokovic suffered an injury scare when he tumbled in the closing stages of his win over Cobolli, but he is confident of recovering in time to face Sinner.&nbsp;"It was a nasty fall. It was very awkward. That happens on the grass. I've had quite a few of those throughout my grass court career," he said. "Obviously, my body is not the same today like it was before, so I guess the real impact or effect of what happened I will feel tomorrow. So let's see.&nbsp;"I'm hoping the next 24, 48 hours, that the severity of what was happening on the court and what happened is not too bad, that I'll be able to play at my best and free of pain in two days."&nbsp;Djokovic hasn't won a Grand Slam since the US Open in 2023.&nbsp;But he has appeared in every Wimbledon final since 2018, and the All England Club grass offers him the best chance to win that elusive 25th title.&nbsp;"It is and it has always been my greatest goal to do well in Slams. I'm, again, in another great position," he said.&nbsp;"Sinner and Alcaraz, we know they're the dominant force right now in the tennis. If I want to at least go step further, I have to beat the number one in the world and eventually play Alcaraz in the final.&nbsp;"I think game-wise, the way I'm feeling the ball when I'm fit and ready, I feel like I can go toe to toe with those guys and even beat them if I'm playing my best."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The seven-time champion was pushed hard by the Italian 22nd seed but ultimately had too much for the 23-year-old, who had never previously been beyond the third round of a major.

Novak Djokovic has warned world number one Jannik Sinner that he is ready to go the distance in their blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final on Friday. Djokovic beat Italian 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 in the quarter-finals on Wednesday to reach a record 14th men's semi-final at the All England Club. The 38-year-old is bidding to win a record 25th Grand Slam title and a record-equalling eighth men's Wimbledon crown. But Djokovic will have to overcome two huge hurdles to make history, with top seed Sinner lying in wait in the last four before a potential showdown with Carlos Alcaraz, who has beaten the Serb in the last two Wimbledon finals. Djokovic will be facing Sinner for the 10th time, with the Italian holding a 5-4 edge after four successive wins. Sinner won in straight sets in the French Open semi-finals recently, although Djokovic triumphed in their two meetings on grass at Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023. "I lost in straight sets to Jannik in the semis of Roland Garros. I think I played a solid match. I could have played better, but he was just a better player when the moments were important," Djokovic said. "So I get another opportunity. For me, this is what counts actually the most. Being in the last stages of Grand Slams and playing against the best player in the world right now. “Him and Alcaraz are the leaders of the tennis today. I couldn't ask for a bigger challenge, for sure. I look forward to it.” 'It's going to take the best of me' At an age when his contemporaries have largely retired, Djokovic still relishes the chance to prove himself against the next generation, insisting he is in good enough shape to go five sets against Sinner if needed. "I just try to focus on my recovery right now, getting my body in shape for a very physical battle, so I can fight with him for as long as it's necessary," he said. "Hopefully, I can deliver the level and be able to stay with him for potentially five sets, because it's going to take the best of me at the moment to beat Jannik." Djokovic suffered an injury scare when he tumbled in the closing stages of his win over Cobolli, but he is confident of recovering in time to face Sinner. "It was a nasty fall. It was very awkward. That happens on the grass. I've had quite a few of those throughout my grass court career," he said. "Obviously, my body is not the same today like it was before, so I guess the real impact or effect of what happened I will feel tomorrow. So let's see. "I'm hoping the next 24, 48 hours, that the severity of what was happening on the court and what happened is not too bad, that I'll be able to play at my best and free of pain in two days." Djokovic hasn't won a Grand Slam since the US Open in 2023. But he has appeared in every Wimbledon final since 2018, and the All England Club grass offers him the best chance to win that elusive 25th title. "It is and it has always been my greatest goal to do well in Slams. I'm, again, in another great position," he said. "Sinner and Alcaraz, we know they're the dominant force right now in the tennis. If I want to at least go step further, I have to beat the number one in the world and eventually play Alcaraz in the final. "I think game-wise, the way I'm feeling the ball when I'm fit and ready, I feel like I can go toe to toe with those guys and even beat them if I'm playing my best." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The seven-time champion was pushed hard by the Italian 22nd seed but ultimately had too much for the 23-year-old, who had never previously been beyond the third round of a major.

Novak Djokovic ready to go distance in Sinner showdown at Wimbledon 2025

A heartbroken Grigor Dimitrov left Wimbledon's Centre Court in tears on Monday after being forced to retire injured when two sets up in his last-16 battle against Jannik Sinner, handing the top seed a remarkable reprieve.&nbsp;Sinner himself had suffered a nasty fall in the opening game of the fourth-round clash and struggled with discomfort in his right elbow.&nbsp;He said after the match he would be having an MRI scan on Tuesday to ascertain the extent of the damage.&nbsp;The Italian was unable to cope with Dimitrov's varied style across the opening two sets, and was staring at a shock exit when trailing 3-6, 5-7, 2-2.&nbsp;Yet the 34-year-old Bulgarian, who has now retired in each of his past five Grand Slam appearances, pulled up holding his right pectoral muscle and was unable to continue."Honestly I don't know what to say," said Sinner. "He is an incredible player, I think we all saw this today.&nbsp;"He's been so unlucky in the past couple of years. An incredible player, a good friend of mine also. We understand each other very well off the court too.&nbsp;"Seeing him in this position, honestly, if there would be a chance that he could play the next round, he would deserve it."&nbsp;Dimitrov, the 19th seed, served an ace out wide to hold serve for 2-2 in the third set but then collapsed in pain.&nbsp;Sinner rushed to his aid before Dimitrov went off court, but he returned just moments later in tears and was unable to continue, barely able to wave to acknowledge the crowd's warm ovation.&nbsp;"I hope he has a speedy recovery," said Sinner, 23. "It's very unlucky from his side. I don't take this as a win at all. This is just a very unfortunate moment to witness for all of us."I think already in the last Grand Slams he has struggled a lot with injuries and seeing him now again having this kind of injury is very, very tough. We all saw this with his reaction, how much he cares about the sport."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-djokovic-beats-de-mianur-and-breaks-losing-curse-with-federer-in-attendance-1751908108947">Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance</a>&nbsp;Dimitrov's injury woes began 12 months ago at Wimbledon, where he slipped and damaged his knee in the first set of his fourth-round clash against Daniil Medvedev.He was forced to retire from matches at the US Open, Australian Open and the recent French Open.&nbsp;Sinner, into the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the fourth consecutive year, will next face world number 10 Ben Shelton, who earlier beat Lorenzo Sonego in four sets.&nbsp;He is on a potential semi-final collision course with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, but there will be question marks over the Italian's own fitness after his struggles against Dimitrov.&nbsp;Sinner has never reached the Wimbledon final, going as far as the semi-finals in 2023.He has played in the past three Grand Slam finals, taking the title at the US Open and the Australian Open and losing the French Open showpiece in a five-set epic against Carlos Alcaraz in June.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A heartbroken Grigor Dimitrov left Wimbledons Centre Court in tears on Monday after being forced to retire injured when two sets up in his last-16 battle against Jannik Sinner, handing the top seed a remarkable reprieve.

A heartbroken Grigor Dimitrov left Wimbledon's Centre Court in tears on Monday after being forced to retire injured when two sets up in his last-16 battle against Jannik Sinner, handing the top seed a remarkable reprieve. Sinner himself had suffered a nasty fall in the opening game of the fourth-round clash and struggled with discomfort in his right elbow. He said after the match he would be having an MRI scan on Tuesday to ascertain the extent of the damage. The Italian was unable to cope with Dimitrov's varied style across the opening two sets, and was staring at a shock exit when trailing 3-6, 5-7, 2-2. Yet the 34-year-old Bulgarian, who has now retired in each of his past five Grand Slam appearances, pulled up holding his right pectoral muscle and was unable to continue. "Honestly I don't know what to say," said Sinner. "He is an incredible player, I think we all saw this today. "He's been so unlucky in the past couple of years. An incredible player, a good friend of mine also. We understand each other very well off the court too. "Seeing him in this position, honestly, if there would be a chance that he could play the next round, he would deserve it." Dimitrov, the 19th seed, served an ace out wide to hold serve for 2-2 in the third set but then collapsed in pain. Sinner rushed to his aid before Dimitrov went off court, but he returned just moments later in tears and was unable to continue, barely able to wave to acknowledge the crowd's warm ovation. "I hope he has a speedy recovery," said Sinner, 23. "It's very unlucky from his side. I don't take this as a win at all. This is just a very unfortunate moment to witness for all of us. "I think already in the last Grand Slams he has struggled a lot with injuries and seeing him now again having this kind of injury is very, very tough. We all saw this with his reaction, how much he cares about the sport." ALSO READ | Wimbledon 2025: 'Probably the first time...,' Djokovic happy to break 'losing curse' with Federer in attendance Dimitrov's injury woes began 12 months ago at Wimbledon, where he slipped and damaged his knee in the first set of his fourth-round clash against Daniil Medvedev. He was forced to retire from matches at the US Open, Australian Open and the recent French Open. Sinner, into the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the fourth consecutive year, will next face world number 10 Ben Shelton, who earlier beat Lorenzo Sonego in four sets. He is on a potential semi-final collision course with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, but there will be question marks over the Italian's own fitness after his struggles against Dimitrov. Sinner has never reached the Wimbledon final, going as far as the semi-finals in 2023. He has played in the past three Grand Slam finals, taking the title at the US Open and the Australian Open and losing the French Open showpiece in a five-set epic against Carlos Alcaraz in June. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A heartbroken Grigor Dimitrov left Wimbledon's Centre Court in tears on Monday after being forced to retire injured when two sets up in his last-16 battle against Jannik Sinner, handing the top seed a remarkable reprieve.

Wimbledon 2025: Jannik Sinner into quarter-finals after injury heartbreak for Grigor Dimitrov

Imperious Wimbledon top seed Jannik Sinner made short work of Spain's Pedro Martinez on Saturday to reach the last 16 without dropping a set. The Italian three-time Grand Slam champion eased past his 52nd-ranked opponent, who was struggling with a shoulder problem, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 in less than two hours.&nbsp;"Obviously very happy but I think we all saw that he was struggling with his shoulder," said Sinner. "He couldn't serve very well. Especially on this surface when you don't serve well, then it's not easy to play."&nbsp;The Italian said his first week at Wimbledon "couldn't have gone better".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-chiefs-defend-electronic-line-calling-after-raducanu-draper-criticism-1751725696205">Wimbledon chiefs defend electronic line-calling after Raducanu, Draper criticism</a>&nbsp;"Every time when you reach the second week of a Grand Slam it's a very special occasion," he said. "Even more special here in Wimbledon, so I'm very happy to be in the second week."&nbsp;Sinner, a Formula One fan, said he would organise his practice schedule around the British Grand Prix, which takes place at Silverstone on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;He will face either 19th seed Grigor Dimitrov or Sebastian Ofner in the fourth round at the All England Club.&nbsp;The 23-year-old took a vice-like grip on the Centre Court match from the start, racing into a 5-0 lead.&nbsp;Martinez was given a time-out at that point and received treatment on his right shoulder before winning the next game to love on his own serve but Sinner wrapped up the set in the following game.&nbsp;The second set was tighter until Sinner broke in the fifth game, repeating the feat to take the set.&nbsp;Martinez required further treatment before the third set but it had little impact as Sinner raced into a 5-0 lead.&nbsp;The Spaniard, 28, held up a finger to the crowd after clawing a game back but that only delayed the inevitable.&nbsp;Sinner has lost just 17 games in total across his three matches in the first week of Wimbledon, in contrast to defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who has shown patchy form.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Italian returned from a doping ban in May, losing the Italian Open final to Alcaraz and squandering three championship points against the same opponent in the French Open final.&nbsp;His best performance at Wimbledon was a run to the semi-finals in 2023 and he reached the quarters last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Italian three-time Grand Slam champion eased past his 52nd-ranked opponent, who was struggling with a shoulder problem, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 in less than two hours.

Imperious Wimbledon top seed Jannik Sinner made short work of Spain's Pedro Martinez on Saturday to reach the last 16 without dropping a set. The Italian three-time Grand Slam champion eased past his 52nd-ranked opponent, who was struggling with a shoulder problem, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 in less than two hours. "Obviously very happy but I think we all saw that he was struggling with his shoulder," said Sinner. "He couldn't serve very well. Especially on this surface when you don't serve well, then it's not easy to play." The Italian said his first week at Wimbledon "couldn't have gone better". Also read | Wimbledon chiefs defend electronic line-calling after Raducanu, Draper criticism "Every time when you reach the second week of a Grand Slam it's a very special occasion," he said. "Even more special here in Wimbledon, so I'm very happy to be in the second week." Sinner, a Formula One fan, said he would organise his practice schedule around the British Grand Prix, which takes place at Silverstone on Sunday. He will face either 19th seed Grigor Dimitrov or Sebastian Ofner in the fourth round at the All England Club. The 23-year-old took a vice-like grip on the Centre Court match from the start, racing into a 5-0 lead. Martinez was given a time-out at that point and received treatment on his right shoulder before winning the next game to love on his own serve but Sinner wrapped up the set in the following game. The second set was tighter until Sinner broke in the fifth game, repeating the feat to take the set. Martinez required further treatment before the third set but it had little impact as Sinner raced into a 5-0 lead. The Spaniard, 28, held up a finger to the crowd after clawing a game back but that only delayed the inevitable. Sinner has lost just 17 games in total across his three matches in the first week of Wimbledon, in contrast to defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who has shown patchy form. The Italian returned from a doping ban in May, losing the Italian Open final to Alcaraz and squandering three championship points against the same opponent in the French Open final. His best performance at Wimbledon was a run to the semi-finals in 2023 and he reached the quarters last year. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The Italian three-time Grand Slam champion eased past his 52nd-ranked opponent, who was struggling with a shoulder problem, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 in less than two hours.

World no. 1 Jannik Sinner crushes Pedro Martinez to reach Wimbledon last-16

Jannik Sinner swept into the third round of Wimbledon on Thursday as the world number one thrashed Australia's Aleksandar Vukic 6-1, 6-1, 6-3.While several of Wimbledon's top stars have suffered shock exits, including third seed Alexander Zverev and world number four Jack Draper, there has been no hint of an upset in Sinner's opening two matches. The 23-year-old has dropped just 12 games in demolishing Vukic and Luca Nardi to make the last 32 at the All England Club. Sinner's biggest struggle came in the final game as he had to wait until his sixth match point to serve it out and saved a break point with a sensational cross-court forehand winner.&nbsp;"I enjoyed it because I won the game! If not, I don't know," said Sinner after an unusual show of flamboyance as he whipped up the crowd's adulation on saving the break point. "The match can change very, very quickly. If he breaks me there, it can go a long distance.&nbsp;"I was lucky with that shot, so thank you to my racquet, which somehow made it to put the ball in the court. I'm very happy to win in straight sets."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-2025-tennis-marin-cilic-sends-fourth-seed-jack-draper-crashing-out-in-shocker-1751601556778">Marin Cilic sends fourth seed Draper crashing out in Wimbledon shocker</a>&nbsp;After blowing a two-set lead and three match-points in his agonising French Open final defeat on clay against Carlos Alcaraz in June, Sinner is on a mission to make amends on grass in London.&nbsp;The three-time Grand Slam champion has never been past the Wimbledon semi-finals in four previous visits.&nbsp;But the Italian is back in the groove and is on course for a blockbuster clash with world number two Alcaraz in the final on July 13.&nbsp;The reigning US Open and Australian Open champion next faces another Spaniard, Pedro Martinez, on Saturday.<h3>Swiatek survives scare</h3>&nbsp;Iga Swiatek survived a Wimbledon scare as the five-time Grand Slam champion fought back for a 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 win against American world number 208 Caty McNally on Thursday. Polish eighth seed Swiatek was in danger of becoming the latest star to crash out of the grass-court Grand Slam after losing the first set on Centre Court.&nbsp;&nbsp;Five of the top 10 seeds have already been eliminated from the women's singles draw. But the 24-year-old dug deep to win the final two sets as she moved into the third round.&nbsp;Despite being a former junior champion at Wimbledon, Swiatek has struggled on grass in her professional career, with none of her 22 WTA titles coming on the surface.&nbsp;The former world number one, who has won the French Open on clay four times, has never been past the quarter-finals in five previous visits to the All England Club.&nbsp;Swiatek said she "showed there is hope" for her on grass after reaching the Bad Homburg Open final in the build-up to Wimbledon. Beaten in the Australian and French Open semi-finals this year, Swiatek can still dream of making it to the Wimbledon final for the first time.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The 23-year-old has dropped just 12 games in demolishing Vukic and Luca Nardi to make the last 32 at the All England Club.

Jannik Sinner swept into the third round of Wimbledon on Thursday as the world number one thrashed Australia's Aleksandar Vukic 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. While several of Wimbledon's top stars have suffered shock exits, including third seed Alexander Zverev and world number four Jack Draper, there has been no hint of an upset in Sinner's opening two matches. The 23-year-old has dropped just 12 games in demolishing Vukic and Luca Nardi to make the last 32 at the All England Club. Sinner's biggest struggle came in the final game as he had to wait until his sixth match point to serve it out and saved a break point with a sensational cross-court forehand winner. "I enjoyed it because I won the game! If not, I don't know," said Sinner after an unusual show of flamboyance as he whipped up the crowd's adulation on saving the break point. "The match can change very, very quickly. If he breaks me there, it can go a long distance. "I was lucky with that shot, so thank you to my racquet, which somehow made it to put the ball in the court. I'm very happy to win in straight sets." Also read | Marin Cilic sends fourth seed Draper crashing out in Wimbledon shocker After blowing a two-set lead and three match-points in his agonising French Open final defeat on clay against Carlos Alcaraz in June, Sinner is on a mission to make amends on grass in London. The three-time Grand Slam champion has never been past the Wimbledon semi-finals in four previous visits. But the Italian is back in the groove and is on course for a blockbuster clash with world number two Alcaraz in the final on July 13. The reigning US Open and Australian Open champion next faces another Spaniard, Pedro Martinez, on Saturday. Swiatek survives scare Iga Swiatek survived a Wimbledon scare as the five-time Grand Slam champion fought back for a 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 win against American world number 208 Caty McNally on Thursday. Polish eighth seed Swiatek was in danger of becoming the latest star to crash out of the grass-court Grand Slam after losing the first set on Centre Court. Five of the top 10 seeds have already been eliminated from the women's singles draw. But the 24-year-old dug deep to win the final two sets as she moved into the third round. Despite being a former junior champion at Wimbledon, Swiatek has struggled on grass in her professional career, with none of her 22 WTA titles coming on the surface. The former world number one, who has won the French Open on clay four times, has never been past the quarter-finals in five previous visits to the All England Club. Swiatek said she "showed there is hope" for her on grass after reaching the Bad Homburg Open final in the build-up to Wimbledon. Beaten in the Australian and French Open semi-finals this year, Swiatek can still dream of making it to the Wimbledon final for the first time. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The 23-year-old has dropped just 12 games in demolishing Vukic and Luca Nardi to make the last 32 at the All England Club.

Wimbledon 2025: World no. 1 Sinner strolls into round three, Swiatek survives scare to advance

Defending titleholder Barbora Krejcikova fought back from one set down to secure her Wimbledon first-round win on Tuesday (July 1) while top-seeded men's seed Jannik Sinner hardly broke a sweat in the sweltering London heat. At the time of writing, seven-time champion Novak Djokovic was set to start his quest for his record 25th Grand Slam title on the second day of competition at the All England Club.&nbsp;Krejcikova came at Wimbledon with only six matches played this season and was in dire trouble after being overpowered by Philippines ace Alexandra Eala in the opening set. However, the Czech rallied, reduced the number of errors significantly and lost only three additional games as she concluded a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 win. Two-time Grand Slam champion Krejcikova has endured a difficult time since defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the final last year.&nbsp;The 29-year-old was out of action this season until May after suffering a back injury and lost in the second round of the 2025 French Open.&nbsp;Krejcikova pulled out of last week's Eastbourne Open before the quarter-finals with a thigh problem."I was in a great deal of pain in my back and I really didn't know how my career would work out," she was quoted saying. "I'm really happy and really excited that I can be here and that I can play on such an excellent court.". "I was so, so excited for this day and prior to the match I was really ticking down every minute till the time the match is approaching."&nbsp;World number one Sinner swept aside fellow Italian Luca Nardi on Court One with minimal fuss. Completely unfazed by the sizzling heat, three-time Grand Slam champion clinched a 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 victory in one hour and 48 minutes. "I'm really glad to return here to such a unique venue for me," he said. "Playing an Italian is really unfortunate but one has to pass through and fortunately it was me."Sinner took three of the last six majors but the 23-year-old let slip a two-sets lead and squandered three match points over Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final last month.<h2>Djokovic's record bid</h2>Djokovic begins his Wimbledon campaign against France's Alexandre Muller, the 41st-ranked man in the world. The sixth-seeded Serb, who has appeared in all six Wimbledon finals since 2018, has faced Muller once, losing just five games on his way to the 2023 US Open title.&nbsp;Djokovic has been level with long-retired Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam singles titles since 2023 but feels his best chance of a record-breaking 25th comes at the All England Club. “I would most likely accept that Wimbledon can be the best opportunity due to the outcome I had, due to the way I feel, the way I play in Wimbledon, just having that little bit of extra push mentally and motivation to play the best tennis at the top.”&nbsp;The veteran, who has lost the past two Wimbledon finals to Alcaraz, has the added incentive of pulling level with the retired Roger Federer, who won a record eight men's titles at the All England Club.&nbsp;In early action on Tuesday, US third seed Jessica Pegula suffered a shock defeat against Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto, losing 6-2, 6-3 in just 58 minutes. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen confessed she was not concentrating after she lost to world number 81 Katerina Siniakova 7-5, 4-6, 6-1.&nbsp;"I made a lot of errors," she said. "I made the match complicated. The weather was extremely hot but I think I should have concentrated more on the court. Perhaps I should train more to be concentrating in the heat."&nbsp;Five major champion Iga Swiatek brushed aside Russia's Polina Kudermetova 7-5, 6-1 and second seed Coco Gauff, who had recently celebrated French Open victory, ready to face Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska. Men's fifth seed Taylor Fritz finished a five-set battle against France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard after losing the first two sets on tie-breaks.

Wimbledon 2025: Defending champion Krejcikova fights through pain to advance, Sinner breezes through

Defending titleholder Barbora Krejcikova fought back from one set down to secure her Wimbledon first-round win on Tuesday (July 1) while top-seeded men's seed Jannik Sinner hardly broke a sweat in the sweltering London heat. At the time of writing, seven-time champion Novak Djokovic was set to start his quest for his record 25th Grand Slam title on the second day of competition at the All England Club. Krejcikova came at Wimbledon with only six matches played this season and was in dire trouble after being overpowered by Philippines ace Alexandra Eala in the opening set. However, the Czech rallied, reduced the number of errors significantly and lost only three additional games as she concluded a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 win. Two-time Grand Slam champion Krejcikova has endured a difficult time since defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the final last year. The 29-year-old was out of action this season until May after suffering a back injury and lost in the second round of the 2025 French Open. Krejcikova pulled out of last week's Eastbourne Open before the quarter-finals with a thigh problem. "I was in a great deal of pain in my back and I really didn't know how my career would work out," she was quoted saying. "I'm really happy and really excited that I can be here and that I can play on such an excellent court.". "I was so, so excited for this day and prior to the match I was really ticking down every minute till the time the match is approaching." World number one Sinner swept aside fellow Italian Luca Nardi on Court One with minimal fuss. Completely unfazed by the sizzling heat, three-time Grand Slam champion clinched a 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 victory in one hour and 48 minutes. "I'm really glad to return here to such a unique venue for me," he said. "Playing an Italian is really unfortunate but one has to pass through and fortunately it was me." Sinner took three of the last six majors but the 23-year-old let slip a two-sets lead and squandered three match points over Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final last month. Djokovic's record bid Djokovic begins his Wimbledon campaign against France's Alexandre Muller, the 41st-ranked man in the world. The sixth-seeded Serb, who has appeared in all six Wimbledon finals since 2018, has faced Muller once, losing just five games on his way to the 2023 US Open title. Djokovic has been level with long-retired Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam singles titles since 2023 but feels his best chance of a record-breaking 25th comes at the All England Club. “I would most likely accept that Wimbledon can be the best opportunity due to the outcome I had, due to the way I feel, the way I play in Wimbledon, just having that little bit of extra push mentally and motivation to play the best tennis at the top.” The veteran, who has lost the past two Wimbledon finals to Alcaraz, has the added incentive of pulling level with the retired Roger Federer, who won a record eight men's titles at the All England Club. In early action on Tuesday, US third seed Jessica Pegula suffered a shock defeat against Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto, losing 6-2, 6-3 in just 58 minutes. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen confessed she was not concentrating after she lost to world number 81 Katerina Siniakova 7-5, 4-6, 6-1. "I made a lot of errors," she said. "I made the match complicated. The weather was extremely hot but I think I should have concentrated more on the court. Perhaps I should train more to be concentrating in the heat." Five major champion Iga Swiatek brushed aside Russia's Polina Kudermetova 7-5, 6-1 and second seed Coco Gauff, who had recently celebrated French Open victory, ready to face Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska. Men's fifth seed Taylor Fritz finished a five-set battle against France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard after losing the first two sets on tie-breaks.

Two-time Grand Slam champion Krejcikova has endured a difficult time since defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the final last year

Novak Djokovic launches his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles crown at Wimbledon on Tuesday as men's top seed Jannik Sinner makes his entrance. Defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova begins her title defence against Eastbourne finalist Alexandra Eala with major question marks over her fitness. AFP Sport looks at the matches to watch on day two of the tournament at the All England Club.Djokovic still dreamingNovak Djokovic still dreams of ending his career as the most successful player in tennis history even as he watches a new generation take charge.The 38-year-old has been tied with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam titles since winning his most recent major prize at the 2023 US Open.The Serb has seen two-time defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner share the past six Grand Slams between them.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-2025-carlos-alcaraz-survives-fabio-fognini-to-win-five-set-thriller-in-first-round-1751305882829">Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz survives Fabio Fognini to win five-set thriller in first round</a>But the seven-time champion believes his most realistic hope of a historic 25th title lies on the grass of south-west London,."I would probably agree that Wimbledon could be the best chance because of the results I had, because of how I feel, how I play in Wimbledon, just getting that extra push mentally and motivation to perform the best tennis at the highest level," said Djokovic.The veteran, who has lost the past two Wimbledon finals to Alcaraz, has the added incentive of pulling level with the retired Roger Federer, who won a record eight men's titles at the All England Club.Djokovic starts his campaign against France's Alexandre Muller. The pair have only met once before, at the 2023 US Open, when the Serb dropped only five games.Sinner relishing grass-court challengeJannik Sinner is the world number one and will be desperate to state his credentials at Wimbledon with his great rival Carlos Alcaraz gunning for a third straight title.The Italian has impressed since returning from a three-month doping ban, reaching the finals of the Italian Open and the French Open, both of which he lost to Alcaraz.Sinner then lost early at this month's Halle grass-court tournament but has a promising track record at Wimbledon, reaching the semi-finals in 2023 and the quarter-finals last year.The 23-year-old, who faces compatriot Luca Nardi in the first round, says he feels "ready to play"."I feel like that I'm playing great, great tennis on grass," he said. "Hopefully I can show this also in the match court."Krejcikova steps into unknown Defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova is feeling her way back to fitness after pulling out of the Eastbourne Open with a thigh problem.The world number 16 has endured a difficult time since defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final last year, playing just six matches in 2025.She was out of action until May after suffering a back injury and lost in the second round of the recent French Open.But at least she looks likely to be fit to take to the court against Alexandra Eala on Tuesday."I had to have couple days off where I didn't really play any tennis, but I did some off-court stuff," said the 29-year-old Czech."I've been feeling every day a little bit better, so I'm really happy with that."Eala, ranked 56th in the world, could be a dangerous opponent.The 20-year-old made history by becoming the first Filipina to reach a WTA final with her run to the Eastbourne title match last week.Earlier this year she enjoyed a breakthrough run to the Miami Open semi-finals.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Djokovic starts his campaign against France's Alexandre Muller. The pair have only met once before, at the 2023 US Open, when the Serb dropped only five games.

Novak Djokovic launches his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles crown at Wimbledon on Tuesday as men's top seed Jannik Sinner makes his entrance. Defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova begins her title defence against Eastbourne finalist Alexandra Eala with major question marks over her fitness. AFP Sport looks at the matches to watch on day two of the tournament at the All England Club. Djokovic still dreaming Novak Djokovic still dreams of ending his career as the most successful player in tennis history even as he watches a new generation take charge. The 38-year-old has been tied with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam titles since winning his most recent major prize at the 2023 US Open. The Serb has seen two-time defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner share the past six Grand Slams between them. Also Read - Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz survives Fabio Fognini to win five-set thriller in first round But the seven-time champion believes his most realistic hope of a historic 25th title lies on the grass of south-west London,. "I would probably agree that Wimbledon could be the best chance because of the results I had, because of how I feel, how I play in Wimbledon, just getting that extra push mentally and motivation to perform the best tennis at the highest level," said Djokovic. The veteran, who has lost the past two Wimbledon finals to Alcaraz, has the added incentive of pulling level with the retired Roger Federer, who won a record eight men's titles at the All England Club. Djokovic starts his campaign against France's Alexandre Muller. The pair have only met once before, at the 2023 US Open, when the Serb dropped only five games. Sinner relishing grass-court challenge Jannik Sinner is the world number one and will be desperate to state his credentials at Wimbledon with his great rival Carlos Alcaraz gunning for a third straight title. The Italian has impressed since returning from a three-month doping ban, reaching the finals of the Italian Open and the French Open, both of which he lost to Alcaraz. Sinner then lost early at this month's Halle grass-court tournament but has a promising track record at Wimbledon, reaching the semi-finals in 2023 and the quarter-finals last year. The 23-year-old, who faces compatriot Luca Nardi in the first round, says he feels "ready to play". "I feel like that I'm playing great, great tennis on grass," he said. "Hopefully I can show this also in the match court." Krejcikova steps into unknown Defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova is feeling her way back to fitness after pulling out of the Eastbourne Open with a thigh problem. The world number 16 has endured a difficult time since defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon final last year, playing just six matches in 2025. She was out of action until May after suffering a back injury and lost in the second round of the recent French Open. But at least she looks likely to be fit to take to the court against Alexandra Eala on Tuesday. "I had to have couple days off where I didn't really play any tennis, but I did some off-court stuff," said the 29-year-old Czech. "I've been feeling every day a little bit better, so I'm really happy with that." Eala, ranked 56th in the world, could be a dangerous opponent. The 20-year-old made history by becoming the first Filipina to reach a WTA final with her run to the Eastbourne title match last week. Earlier this year she enjoyed a breakthrough run to the Miami Open semi-finals. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Djokovic starts his campaign against France's Alexandre Muller. The pair have only met once before, at the 2023 US Open, when the Serb dropped only five games.

Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic starts search for 25th grand slam title, Sinner looks to put French Open loss behind

Wimbledon 2025 could witness a blockbuster semi-final as current world no. 1 Jannik Sinner is drawn in the same half as seven-time grass champion Novak Djokovic. The Italian star, who recently beat Djokovic at the French Open 2025 semifinals, is eyeing his first Wimbledon title, while Djokovic is chasing history to match Roger Federer’s record of eight singles titles at the All England Club. The draw, held on Friday (Jun 27), has set the stage for a potential thrilling semi-final.&nbsp;Jannik Sinner will kick off his Wimbledon campaign against fellow Italian Luca Nardi. If he progresses smoothly, a potential quarter-final clash awaits with another fellow Italian and last year’s Wimbledon semi-finalist, Lorenzo Musetti. Between Nardi and Musetti, Sinner may also face tricky grass-court servers like Taylor Fritz, Matteo Berrettini, Hubert Hurkacz or Alexander Bublik, all known for their powerful serves and ability to cause upsets on grass.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-alex-eala-the-first-woman-from-philippines-to-reach-a-wta-final-1751030348510">Who is Alex Eala? The first woman from Philippines to reach a WTA final</a>&nbsp;On the other hand, Djokovic, seeded sixth in the tournament, starts his campaign against Alexandre Muller from France. But it’s not a walk in the park for Serb as a tricky third-round match against rising American star Alex Michelsen could await, followed by a potential fourth-round clash with Australian Alex de Minaur, who is seeded 11th. In the quarters, Britain’s No. 1 Jack Draper, Alexander Bublik or young Czech Jakub Mensik could stand between Djokovic and the semis.

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Though he has avoided an early clash with Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic still finds himself in the same half as Sinner. That means if both survive their tough draws, fans will be treated to a nail-biting semi-final, a rematch of their recent Roland Garros battle.&nbsp;Meanwhile, defending champion Alcaraz and third seed Alexander Zverev are in the bottom half of the draw. If Sinner or Djokovic reach the final, they could face one of these two stars for the Wimbledon crown.

Jannik Sinner, who recently beat Djokovic at the French Open 2025 semifinals, is eyeing his first Wimbledon title, while Djokovic is chasing history to match Roger Federer’s record of eight singles titles at the All England Club. 

Wimbledon 2025 could witness a blockbuster semi-final as current world no. 1 Jannik Sinner is drawn in the same half as seven-time grass champion Novak Djokovic. The Italian star, who recently beat Djokovic at the French Open 2025 semifinals, is eyeing his first Wimbledon title, while Djokovic is chasing history to match Roger Federer’s record of eight singles titles at the All England Club. The draw, held on Friday (Jun 27), has set the stage for a potential thrilling semi-final. Jannik Sinner will kick off his Wimbledon campaign against fellow Italian Luca Nardi. If he progresses smoothly, a potential quarter-final clash awaits with another fellow Italian and last year’s Wimbledon semi-finalist, Lorenzo Musetti. Between Nardi and Musetti, Sinner may also face tricky grass-court servers like Taylor Fritz, Matteo Berrettini, Hubert Hurkacz or Alexander Bublik, all known for their powerful serves and ability to cause upsets on grass. Also Read | Who is Alex Eala? The first woman from Philippines to reach a WTA final On the other hand, Djokovic, seeded sixth in the tournament, starts his campaign against Alexandre Muller from France. But it’s not a walk in the park for Serb as a tricky third-round match against rising American star Alex Michelsen could await, followed by a potential fourth-round clash with Australian Alex de Minaur, who is seeded 11th. In the quarters, Britain’s No. 1 Jack Draper, Alexander Bublik or young Czech Jakub Mensik could stand between Djokovic and the semis.

Jannik Sinner, who recently beat Djokovic at the French Open 2025 semifinals, is eyeing his first Wimbledon title, while Djokovic is chasing history to match Roger Federer’s record of eight singles titles at the All England Club.&nbsp;

Wimbledon 2025: Sinner vs Djokovic potential semifinal on cards. Check the scenario

Defending champion Jannik Sinner lost his second-round match on grass at Halle on Thursday to Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, the Italian's first tournament since his French Open final defeat.&nbsp;The world number one fell 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to the 45th-ranked Bublik for the 23-year-old's first defeat to a player ranked outside the top 20 since the summer of 2023.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-club-world-cup-real-madrid-striker-kylian-mbappe-released-from-hospital-after-suffering-stomach-bug-1750391976301">Real Madrid's Mbappe released from hospital after suffering stomach bug</a>&nbsp;A few days before his defeat to Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the title match at the French Open, Sinner had easily dispatched Bublik in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros, dropping only six games.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Thursday, ten days before Wimbledon, Bublik claimed his second victory in six ties against Sinner.&nbsp;"We are tennis players and we try to win every match we play, but it is a special one," Bublik said. "I had never beaten a No. 1 in the world. It is an accomplishment."&nbsp;Sinner, who had beaten Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets in the first round, cruised through the first set against Bublik without facing a break point.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sinner had three break points at the start of the second set, but Bublik held and then went on the attack, hitting 20 winners in the set and gaining the break he needed in the sixth game.&nbsp;The 28-year-old broke Sinner's serve in the third with a flashing forehand.&nbsp;"I had an amazing forehand to break in the third set, and then I kept serving," Bublik said. "On grass, if you lose your serve, it is maybe tough, and I am a guy who doesn't lose a lot of serves. I just kept serving and putting him in uncomfortable positions, and it worked well."&nbsp;"He is an unbelievable player, and I was not thinking that I could beat him," said Bublik. "But I had a few chances and executed them well."&nbsp;The Kazakh will play Tomas Machac in the quarter-finals after the Czech beat Hungarian Fabian Marozsan 6-2, 6-3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, world number three Alexander Zverev rallied from a set down to see off Italy's Lorenzo Sonego.&nbsp;The 28-year-old German won 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) against the 46th-ranked Sonego and next plays another Italian, Flavio Cobolli, for a place in the semi-finals.&nbsp;A finalist in Halle in 2016 and 2017, Zverev recorded his fifth victory in as many meetings with Sonego, a year after beating him at the same stage of the same competition.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sonego took advantage of his only chance to break in the first set at 4-3. The German struggled throughout to break his opponent's serve.&nbsp;&nbsp;Zverev dug deep in the second set, leading 5-4, to win the set before dominating the tiebreak in the final set.&nbsp;Argentina's 63rd-ranked Tomas Martin Etcheverry also reached the quarter-finals after a three-hour duel against fourth seed Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (8/6).&nbsp;The Argentine saved two match points in the tiebreak of the deciding set to set up a meeting with Russia's Karen Khachanov.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

World no. one Sinner suffers shock second-round loss to Bublik at Halle

Defending champion Jannik Sinner lost his second-round match on grass at Halle on Thursday to Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, the Italian's first tournament since his French Open final defeat. The world number one fell 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to the 45th-ranked Bublik for the 23-year-old's first defeat to a player ranked outside the top 20 since the summer of 2023. Also read | Real Madrid's Mbappe released from hospital after suffering stomach bug A few days before his defeat to Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the title match at the French Open, Sinner had easily dispatched Bublik in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros, dropping only six games. On Thursday, ten days before Wimbledon, Bublik claimed his second victory in six ties against Sinner. "We are tennis players and we try to win every match we play, but it is a special one," Bublik said. "I had never beaten a No. 1 in the world. It is an accomplishment." Sinner, who had beaten Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets in the first round, cruised through the first set against Bublik without facing a break point. Sinner had three break points at the start of the second set, but Bublik held and then went on the attack, hitting 20 winners in the set and gaining the break he needed in the sixth game. The 28-year-old broke Sinner's serve in the third with a flashing forehand. "I had an amazing forehand to break in the third set, and then I kept serving," Bublik said. "On grass, if you lose your serve, it is maybe tough, and I am a guy who doesn't lose a lot of serves. I just kept serving and putting him in uncomfortable positions, and it worked well." "He is an unbelievable player, and I was not thinking that I could beat him," said Bublik. "But I had a few chances and executed them well." The Kazakh will play Tomas Machac in the quarter-finals after the Czech beat Hungarian Fabian Marozsan 6-2, 6-3. Earlier, world number three Alexander Zverev rallied from a set down to see off Italy's Lorenzo Sonego. The 28-year-old German won 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) against the 46th-ranked Sonego and next plays another Italian, Flavio Cobolli, for a place in the semi-finals. A finalist in Halle in 2016 and 2017, Zverev recorded his fifth victory in as many meetings with Sonego, a year after beating him at the same stage of the same competition. Sonego took advantage of his only chance to break in the first set at 4-3. The German struggled throughout to break his opponent's serve. Zverev dug deep in the second set, leading 5-4, to win the set before dominating the tiebreak in the final set. Argentina's 63rd-ranked Tomas Martin Etcheverry also reached the quarter-finals after a three-hour duel against fourth seed Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (8/6). The Argentine saved two match points in the tiebreak of the deciding set to set up a meeting with Russia's Karen Khachanov. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The world number one fell 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to the 45th-ranked Bublik for the 23-year-old's first defeat to a player ranked outside the top 20 since the summer of 2023.

Italian Jannik Sinner said on Sunday he had experienced "a few sleepless nights" since his historic French Open final loss to Carlos Alcaraz.&nbsp;Sinner, 23, tasted defeat after five hours and 29 minutes in Roland Garros' longest ever final last weekend and wasted three match points, having been two sets up.&nbsp;"I had already a few sleepless nights, but I think every day it gets better," Sinner told reporters before starting his grass season in Halle, Germany, next week. "Tennis is important in my life, but nevertheless, family and friends more important.&nbsp;"Nonetheless, I think often about the match," the world number one added.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-fifa-club-world-cup-2025-lionel-messi-denied-late-winner-as-inter-miami-draw-with-al-ahly-1749960361353">FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Lionel Messi denied late winner as Inter Miami draw with Al Ahly</a>&nbsp;Sinner failed to add to his Australian and US Open titles in the already legendary decider with Spaniard Alcaraz in Paris.&nbsp;He returned home to Trentino-South Tyrol after the gruelling encounter on clay.&nbsp;"I was very relaxed with my family. We grilled a bit, played table tennis with my friends," Sinner said.&nbsp;"Really normal things, nothing special. I like going home, when a lot is going on.&nbsp;"I feel safe at home and with my friends," he added.&nbsp;Sinner returned from a three-month doping suspension in mid-May and now turns his mind to defending the title in Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The ball can bounce a bit funny because of the grass, and you have to serve intelligently," Sinner said.&nbsp;"But in general, it is a surface on which I took a step forward last year, and we will see how it goes this year," he added.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Jannik Sinner admits suffering sleepless nights after losing French Open final

Italian Jannik Sinner said on Sunday he had experienced "a few sleepless nights" since his historic French Open final loss to Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner, 23, tasted defeat after five hours and 29 minutes in Roland Garros' longest ever final last weekend and wasted three match points, having been two sets up. "I had already a few sleepless nights, but I think every day it gets better," Sinner told reporters before starting his grass season in Halle, Germany, next week. "Tennis is important in my life, but nevertheless, family and friends more important. "Nonetheless, I think often about the match," the world number one added. Also read | FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Lionel Messi denied late winner as Inter Miami draw with Al Ahly Sinner failed to add to his Australian and US Open titles in the already legendary decider with Spaniard Alcaraz in Paris. He returned home to Trentino-South Tyrol after the gruelling encounter on clay. "I was very relaxed with my family. We grilled a bit, played table tennis with my friends," Sinner said. "Really normal things, nothing special. I like going home, when a lot is going on. "I feel safe at home and with my friends," he added. Sinner returned from a three-month doping suspension in mid-May and now turns his mind to defending the title in Germany. "The ball can bounce a bit funny because of the grass, and you have to serve intelligently," Sinner said. "But in general, it is a surface on which I took a step forward last year, and we will see how it goes this year," he added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Sinner, 23, tasted defeat after five hours and 29 minutes in Roland Garros' longest ever final last weekend and wasted three match points, having been two sets up.

Sinner admits suffering ‘sleepless nights’ after losing historic French Open final to Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff won big money at the French Open 2025. Here's how much prize money the winners and runners-up Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka earned.

Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff won big money at the French Open 2025. Here's how much prize money the winners and runners-up Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka earned.

French Open 2025 prize money revealed: How much did Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and runners-up take home?

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner to win his second Roland Garros title on Sunday (June 8). The match lasted over five hours, making it the longest final in French Open history. Now, let’s take a look at the five longest finals in Grand Slam history during the Open Era.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner to win his second Roland Garros title on Sunday (June 8). The match lasted over five hours, making it the longest final in French Open history. Now, let’s take a look at the five longest finals in Grand Slam history during the Open Era.

5 Longest Grand Slam finals in Open Era: Alcaraz vs Sinner not the longest. Check who tops the list

Spanish Tennis star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz">Carlos Alcaraz </a>pulled off one of the most amazing comebacks in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/french-open">French Open </a>history on Sunday (June 8) by beating Italy's Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set final at the Court Philippe Chatrier, which lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes. This match not only became the longest men's singles final ever at Roland-Garros but also the second-longest <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/grand-slam">Grand Slam</a> final in the Open Era.&nbsp;The Roland Garros 2025 final was filled with drama and excitement. At one point, the defending champion was down by two sets and appeared close to losing as Sinner held three championship points in the fourth set.&nbsp;However, the 22-year-old Spanish star fought fiercely and managed to take the match to a deciding fifth set. In the final-set 10-point tiebreaker, Alcaraz kept his composure and completed an incredible comeback and won the summit clash by 4-6, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) and 7-6 (10-2).&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/roland-garros-carlos-alcaraz-scripts-marvellous-comeback-to-beat-jannik-sinner-for-french-open-2025-crown-1749403046167"> Carlos Alcaraz scripts marvellous comeback to beat Sinner for French Open crown</a>&nbsp;With this victory, Alcaraz won his second French Open title and his fifth Grand Slam overall. After such a big moment, he took to the social media platform X and posted a simple message:&nbsp;"Cómo ha ido vuestro domingo?" in Spanish.It means "How was your Sunday?" in English.

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The epic final had the world's attention with attendance from international celebrities like Pharrell Williams, Natalie Portman, and Lily Collins. Every point felt crucial as momentum shifted between the two players. Both Alcaraz and Sinner displayed remarkable skill and determination in the title-winning clash.&nbsp;Sinner, the current world No. 1 and the 2024 Australian Open champion, was playing in his maiden Roland Garros final. Despite losing, he put up a great fight and showed why he’s one of the best players in the world.&nbsp;In his post-match speech, Sinner said he probably wouldn’t sleep well that night, a clear sign of how much the loss hurt.&nbsp;With this win, Alcaraz will aim to maintain his momentum and defend the Wimbledon title.

This match not only became the longest men's singles final ever at Roland-Garros but also the second-longest Grand Slam final in the Open Era.

Spanish Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz pulled off one of the most amazing comebacks in French Open history on Sunday (June 8) by beating Italy's Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set final at the Court Philippe Chatrier, which lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes. This match not only became the longest men's singles final ever at Roland-Garros but also the second-longest Grand Slam final in the Open Era. The Roland Garros 2025 final was filled with drama and excitement. At one point, the defending champion was down by two sets and appeared close to losing as Sinner held three championship points in the fourth set. However, the 22-year-old Spanish star fought fiercely and managed to take the match to a deciding fifth set. In the final-set 10-point tiebreaker, Alcaraz kept his composure and completed an incredible comeback and won the summit clash by 4-6, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) and 7-6 (10-2). Also Read | Carlos Alcaraz scripts marvellous comeback to beat Sinner for French Open crown With this victory, Alcaraz won his second French Open title and his fifth Grand Slam overall. After such a big moment, he took to the social media platform X and posted a simple message: "Cómo ha ido vuestro domingo?" in Spanish. It means "How was your Sunday?" in English.

This match not only became the longest men's singles final ever at Roland-Garros but also the second-longest Grand Slam final in the Open Era.&nbsp;

Carlos Alcaraz shares four-word message after French Open win

Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points as he produced an astonishing fightback from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday.&nbsp;Reigning champion Alcaraz rallied from the brink of defeat to overcome world number one Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (10/2) to clinch his fifth Grand Slam title after five hours and 29 minutes.&nbsp;The 22-year-old Spaniard is now unbeaten in five Grand Slam finals after snapping Sinner's 20-match winning run at the majors.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I'm pretty sure you'll be champion not once, but many many times. It's a privilege to share the court with you in every tournament. Making history with you," Alcaraz said, addressing Sinner after the final.&nbsp;Alcaraz pulled off his first ever comeback from two sets down to stun Sinner in the longest Roland Garros final in history. It easily eclipsed the 1982 final in Paris when Mats Wilander triumphed in four sets over Guillermo Vilas in 4hr 42min.&nbsp;Alcaraz becomes the third youngest man to win five Grand Slams -- after Bjorn Borg and compatriot Rafael Nadal -- following an incredible duel between the two stars of a new generation.&nbsp;Sinner fell agonisingly short of a third successive Grand Slam crown after last year's US Open title and back-to-back Australian Open triumphs.&nbsp;"It's easier to play than talking now," said a devastated Sinner. &nbsp;"We tried our best today, we gave everything we had.&nbsp;"I won't sleep very well tonight but it's OK."&nbsp;He suffered his fifth straight loss to Alcaraz in what was their first meeting in a Grand Slam final -- and the first championship match at a major between two men born in the 2000s.&nbsp;Alcaraz leads 8-5 overall having also beaten Sinner to win in Rome, where the Italian returned to competition in May after a three-month doping ban.&nbsp;Alcaraz put the pressure on Sinner by carving out three break points to start Saturday's final, but the Italian resisted and soon had a chance of his own.&nbsp;He couldn't take advantage and found himself having to fend off two more break points at 1-1, producing clutch serves to grind out another tough hold.&nbsp;Alcaraz's persistence paid off in the fifth game when he broke to nudge 3-2 ahead, only for the Spaniard to immediately hand the lead back.&nbsp;The unshakeable Sinner threatened to break again at 4-3, with a brief lapse from Alcaraz eventually enabling Sinner to snatch the first set.&nbsp;Sinner hit the accelerator to start the second set, surging 3-0 in front. After facing seven break points in the opener, he tightened up considerably on serve.&nbsp;&nbsp;But Alcaraz brought up his first break point of the second set with Sinner serving for a two-set lead, duly pouncing on the opportunity to check his rival's momentum.&nbsp;&nbsp;With the swagger back in his step at a crucial juncture, Alcaraz sought to bring the crowd into the contest but Sinner remained unflustered in the tie-break.&nbsp;The first five points went with serve before Sinner whipped a forehand down the line and Alcaraz then steered an attempted drop-shot wide.&nbsp;A tame return into the net presented Sinner with four set points. Alcaraz saved two before Sinner unleashed a blistering cross-court forehand to move to within a set of the trophy.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Carlos Alcaraz scripts marvellous comeback to beat Sinner for French Open crown

Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points as he produced an astonishing fightback from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday. Reigning champion Alcaraz rallied from the brink of defeat to overcome world number one Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (10/2) to clinch his fifth Grand Slam title after five hours and 29 minutes. The 22-year-old Spaniard is now unbeaten in five Grand Slam finals after snapping Sinner's 20-match winning run at the majors. "I'm pretty sure you'll be champion not once, but many many times. It's a privilege to share the court with you in every tournament. Making history with you," Alcaraz said, addressing Sinner after the final. Alcaraz pulled off his first ever comeback from two sets down to stun Sinner in the longest Roland Garros final in history. It easily eclipsed the 1982 final in Paris when Mats Wilander triumphed in four sets over Guillermo Vilas in 4hr 42min. Alcaraz becomes the third youngest man to win five Grand Slams -- after Bjorn Borg and compatriot Rafael Nadal -- following an incredible duel between the two stars of a new generation. Sinner fell agonisingly short of a third successive Grand Slam crown after last year's US Open title and back-to-back Australian Open triumphs. "It's easier to play than talking now," said a devastated Sinner. "We tried our best today, we gave everything we had. "I won't sleep very well tonight but it's OK." He suffered his fifth straight loss to Alcaraz in what was their first meeting in a Grand Slam final -- and the first championship match at a major between two men born in the 2000s. Alcaraz leads 8-5 overall having also beaten Sinner to win in Rome, where the Italian returned to competition in May after a three-month doping ban. Alcaraz put the pressure on Sinner by carving out three break points to start Saturday's final, but the Italian resisted and soon had a chance of his own. He couldn't take advantage and found himself having to fend off two more break points at 1-1, producing clutch serves to grind out another tough hold. Alcaraz's persistence paid off in the fifth game when he broke to nudge 3-2 ahead, only for the Spaniard to immediately hand the lead back. The unshakeable Sinner threatened to break again at 4-3, with a brief lapse from Alcaraz eventually enabling Sinner to snatch the first set. Sinner hit the accelerator to start the second set, surging 3-0 in front. After facing seven break points in the opener, he tightened up considerably on serve. But Alcaraz brought up his first break point of the second set with Sinner serving for a two-set lead, duly pouncing on the opportunity to check his rival's momentum. With the swagger back in his step at a crucial juncture, Alcaraz sought to bring the crowd into the contest but Sinner remained unflustered in the tie-break. The first five points went with serve before Sinner whipped a forehand down the line and Alcaraz then steered an attempted drop-shot wide. A tame return into the net presented Sinner with four set points. Alcaraz saved two before Sinner unleashed a blistering cross-court forehand to move to within a set of the trophy. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Trailing after the first two sets, Alcaraz rocked Sinner with perhaps the greatest comeback in tournament history to script a remarkable win at Roland Garros this year.

Jannik Sinner will face Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final after ending Novak Djokovic's latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in the last four on Friday.The world number one held off a battling Djokovic with an impressive 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) win on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach his first Roland Garros final."It was such a special occasion for me playing against Novak in the semi-final," said the three-time Grand Slam champion, who is now on a 20-match winning streak in majors.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/live-updates/sports/6-june-2025-the-french-open-2025-semi-final-live-score-updates-jannik-sinner-vs-novak-djokovic-1749227531884">FULL HIGHLIGHTS | French Open 2025 Semi-Final: Sinner overcomes Djokovic in straight sets to enter final</a>"I had to step up and play the best tennis I could. I'm very happy."Djokovic battled hard in a dramatic contest that lasted three hours and 16 minutes, but three missed set points late in the third set ultimately put paid to his hopes of a comeback.Sinner, who is yet to drop a set in the tournament, will be hoping to gain revenge on Alcaraz after losing to the Spaniard in five sets in the semi-finals last year.The Italian will be playing in a maiden Slam final not on hard courts after edging 5-4 ahead in his head-to-head record with Djokovic with his fourth successive victory over the 38-year-old.Djokovic's exit ensures that a sixth successive major title will be lifted by either Sinner or world number two Alcaraz, in what appears increasingly likely to be a permanent changing of the guard.It will be the first Grand Slam final to be played between two men born in the 2000s.Alcaraz has won his last four matches against Sinner, including in the Italian Open final in May when Sinner returned from a three-month doping ban."Sunday is going to be very difficult, I know my head-to-head lately doesn't look great against Carlos but let's see what I can do," said the 23-year-old.Djokovic was bidding to become the first man to win a Slam with victories over all of the world's top three players after beating Alexander Zverev in the quarters.Instead, he will turn his attentions to his seventh attempt to break out of a tie with Margaret Court on 24 major titles at Wimbledon next month.Sublime Sinner The top seed broke in the fifth game as Djokovic followed a netted backhand with an air-shot as a Sinner return skipped off the clay.Sinner wrapped up an ultimately comfortable opening set with a hold to love, finished off by a backhand winner.Djokovic was the better player at the start of the second set, but could not find a way through against an opponent who had not dropped serve since his opening-round win over France's Arthur Rinderknech.The Djokovic errors started to rack up in crucial points, although the three-time champion dug deep and broke Sinner when he was serving for a two-set lead.Djokovic could not back up his break, though, despite leading 40-15 in the next game, and then received treatment from the trainer on his right leg.Sinner closed out the set at the second time of asking courtesy of another battling hold that featured two aces, one from a second serve.Djokovic called for the physio for lengthier treatment ahead of the third set.He missed a break point in the fourth game, but refused to give in and eventually edged 5-4 in front on serve to put some pressure on Sinner.A cacophony of noise greeted a brilliant rally that saw Djokovic bring up two set points.Sinner fended them both off, and then a third, before Djokovic became incensed by a line call that didn't go his way as the set headed towards a tie-break.The end appeared nigh when Djokovic dumped the simplest of overheads into the net to gift Sinner a 3-0 edge in the breaker.Sinner, who like Alcaraz has never lost a Grand Slam final, completed the job on his second match point as Djokovic netted.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The world number one held off a battling Djokovic with an impressive 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) win on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach his first Roland Garros final.

Jannik Sinner will face Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final after ending Novak Djokovic's latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in the last four on Friday. The world number one held off a battling Djokovic with an impressive 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) win on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach his first Roland Garros final. "It was such a special occasion for me playing against Novak in the semi-final," said the three-time Grand Slam champion, who is now on a 20-match winning streak in majors. Also Read - FULL HIGHLIGHTS | French Open 2025 Semi-Final: Sinner overcomes Djokovic in straight sets to enter final "I had to step up and play the best tennis I could. I'm very happy." Djokovic battled hard in a dramatic contest that lasted three hours and 16 minutes, but three missed set points late in the third set ultimately put paid to his hopes of a comeback. Sinner, who is yet to drop a set in the tournament, will be hoping to gain revenge on Alcaraz after losing to the Spaniard in five sets in the semi-finals last year. The Italian will be playing in a maiden Slam final not on hard courts after edging 5-4 ahead in his head-to-head record with Djokovic with his fourth successive victory over the 38-year-old. Djokovic's exit ensures that a sixth successive major title will be lifted by either Sinner or world number two Alcaraz, in what appears increasingly likely to be a permanent changing of the guard. It will be the first Grand Slam final to be played between two men born in the 2000s. Alcaraz has won his last four matches against Sinner, including in the Italian Open final in May when Sinner returned from a three-month doping ban. "Sunday is going to be very difficult, I know my head-to-head lately doesn't look great against Carlos but let's see what I can do," said the 23-year-old. Djokovic was bidding to become the first man to win a Slam with victories over all of the world's top three players after beating Alexander Zverev in the quarters. Instead, he will turn his attentions to his seventh attempt to break out of a tie with Margaret Court on 24 major titles at Wimbledon next month. Sublime Sinner The top seed broke in the fifth game as Djokovic followed a netted backhand with an air-shot as a Sinner return skipped off the clay. Sinner wrapped up an ultimately comfortable opening set with a hold to love, finished off by a backhand winner. Djokovic was the better player at the start of the second set, but could not find a way through against an opponent who had not dropped serve since his opening-round win over France's Arthur Rinderknech. The Djokovic errors started to rack up in crucial points, although the three-time champion dug deep and broke Sinner when he was serving for a two-set lead. Djokovic could not back up his break, though, despite leading 40-15 in the next game, and then received treatment from the trainer on his right leg. Sinner closed out the set at the second time of asking courtesy of another battling hold that featured two aces, one from a second serve. Djokovic called for the physio for lengthier treatment ahead of the third set. He missed a break point in the fourth game, but refused to give in and eventually edged 5-4 in front on serve to put some pressure on Sinner. A cacophony of noise greeted a brilliant rally that saw Djokovic bring up two set points. Sinner fended them both off, and then a third, before Djokovic became incensed by a line call that didn't go his way as the set headed towards a tie-break. The end appeared nigh when Djokovic dumped the simplest of overheads into the net to gift Sinner a 3-0 edge in the breaker. Sinner, who like Alcaraz has never lost a Grand Slam final, completed the job on his second match point as Djokovic netted. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The world number one held off a battling Djokovic with an impressive 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) win on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach his first Roland Garros final.

French Open 2025: Sinner sets up maiden Roland Garros final against defending champions Alcaraz

In one of the most high-octane clashes of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/french-open">French Open 2025</a>, Novak Djokovic will take on World No.1 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jannik-sinner">Jannik Sinner</a> in the semi-finals at Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday (June 6).&nbsp;The 38-year-old Serbian stalwart is chasing a record 25th <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/grand-slam">Grand Slam</a> title and has turned things around after a rough start to the season. Coming into Paris after four first-round exits, the Serbian star has looked sharp on the clay court. He dominated the first four matches in straight sets before battling hard to Alexander Zverev in four sets in the quarterfinal.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2025-sabalenka-gauff-set-up-roland-garros-title-showdown-in-women-s-singles-1749146578225">French Open 2025: Sabalenka, Gauff set up Roland Garros title showdown in women's singles</a>&nbsp;On the other hand, Sinner has been simply flawless. Back in action after a doping ban, the Italian has looked rock solid, winning all his matches in straight sets. His victims so far include Andrey Rublev, Richard Gasquet, and Alexander Bublik. This is Sinner’s chance to reach his first-ever French Open final after falling short in the semis last year.&nbsp;When will the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner semi-final start?&nbsp;The match is scheduled to begin not before 7 PM local time in Paris. For Indian viewers, that means the action will start no earlier than 10:30 PM IST on Friday (June 6).&nbsp;Where can you watch Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner live in India?&nbsp;The French Open 2025 semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network. Viewers can also live stream the match on the Sony LIV app and FanCode app.&nbsp;With Novak chasing history for the most Grand Slam titles and Sinner hungry for his maiden Roland Garros final on clay, this semi-final promises to be a thrilling one in Paris.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Novak Djokovic will take on World No.1 Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals at Court Philippe-Chatrier on (Friday) June 6.

In one of the most high-octane clashes of the French Open 2025, Novak Djokovic will take on World No.1 Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals at Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday (June 6). The 38-year-old Serbian stalwart is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title and has turned things around after a rough start to the season. Coming into Paris after four first-round exits, the Serbian star has looked sharp on the clay court. He dominated the first four matches in straight sets before battling hard to Alexander Zverev in four sets in the quarterfinal. Also Read | French Open 2025: Sabalenka, Gauff set up Roland Garros title showdown in women's singles On the other hand, Sinner has been simply flawless. Back in action after a doping ban, the Italian has looked rock solid, winning all his matches in straight sets. His victims so far include Andrey Rublev, Richard Gasquet, and Alexander Bublik. This is Sinner’s chance to reach his first-ever French Open final after falling short in the semis last year. When will the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner semi-final start? The match is scheduled to begin not before 7 PM local time in Paris. For Indian viewers, that means the action will start no earlier than 10:30 PM IST on Friday (June 6). Where can you watch Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner live in India? The French Open 2025 semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network. Viewers can also live stream the match on the Sony LIV app and FanCode app. With Novak chasing history for the most Grand Slam titles and Sinner hungry for his maiden Roland Garros final on clay, this semi-final promises to be a thrilling one in Paris.

Novak Djokovic will take on World No.1 Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals at Court Philippe-Chatrier on (Friday) June 6.

French Open 2025 | Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner semi-final: When and where to watch. Details inside

Jannik Sinner booked himself a second consecutive semi-final appearance at Roland Garros on Wednesday with a typically ruthless straight-sets victory over unseeded Kazakh Alexander Bublik.The world number one cruised through his quarter-final match 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 in one hour and 49 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier, and is still yet to drop a set at the French Open this year.The 23-year-old will next face either 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic or third seed Alexander Zverev for a place in Sunday's final."I just tried to stay focused on my side of the court, so tried to stay as solid as possible because he (Bublik) can have ups and downs," said Sinner."It was a good performance from my side... against these kind of players you have to be very consistent.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/american-coco-gauff-creates-history-with-french-open-quarter-final-win-becomes-youngest-to-1749049430501">American Coco Gauff creates history with French Open quarter-final win, becomes youngest to...</a>"I'm very happy with how I've arrived in the semi-finals, semi-finals in Grand Slams are very special."World number two Carlos Alcaraz said his last-eight dismantling of Tommy Paul on Tuesday was in part "inspired" by Sinner and his time-sensitive approach to tennis over the last fortnight.Sinner has spent less than 10 hours on court through his first five matches as he has systematically taken apart his opponents for the loss of very few games."He (Sinner) inspired me in some ways just to give my 100 percent every match and I see how important it is just to play such a great level in the whole match, just to have more time then to recover after the match," Alcaraz told reporters after his 94-minute win.And the Italian showed centre court just what his rival meant by wrapping up the first set in just over half-an-hour.Bublik, ranked 62, managed to get a foothold in the second set as he matched Sinner game for game through the majority of the frame, but never managed to force a break point and really put pressure on the Italian.Bublik then presented Sinner with his chance to secure a 2-0 lead with a double-fault when serving at 30-40 in the 11th game.Not known for his propensity to look a gift horse in the mouth, Sinner closed out the second set by holding the next game to love.He started the third by making it back-to-back breaks on Bublik's serve, before racing through the rest of the set and clinching the match at the first time of asking with a cross-court forehand.Sinner now leads Bublik 4-1 in their match-ups, with his only defeat coming when he was forced to retire injured when trailing the 27-year-old at Halle two years ago."We've played a couple of times before so I knew a little what to expect but with him you never know what's happening," added Sinner of his unconventional opponent.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sinner has spent less than 10 hours on court through his first five matches as he has systematically taken apart his opponents for the loss of very few games.

Jannik Sinner booked himself a second consecutive semi-final appearance at Roland Garros on Wednesday with a typically ruthless straight-sets victory over unseeded Kazakh Alexander Bublik. The world number one cruised through his quarter-final match 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 in one hour and 49 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier, and is still yet to drop a set at the French Open this year. The 23-year-old will next face either 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic or third seed Alexander Zverev for a place in Sunday's final. "I just tried to stay focused on my side of the court, so tried to stay as solid as possible because he (Bublik) can have ups and downs," said Sinner. "It was a good performance from my side... against these kind of players you have to be very consistent. Also Read - American Coco Gauff creates history with French Open quarter-final win, becomes youngest to... "I'm very happy with how I've arrived in the semi-finals, semi-finals in Grand Slams are very special." World number two Carlos Alcaraz said his last-eight dismantling of Tommy Paul on Tuesday was in part "inspired" by Sinner and his time-sensitive approach to tennis over the last fortnight. Sinner has spent less than 10 hours on court through his first five matches as he has systematically taken apart his opponents for the loss of very few games. "He (Sinner) inspired me in some ways just to give my 100 percent every match and I see how important it is just to play such a great level in the whole match, just to have more time then to recover after the match," Alcaraz told reporters after his 94-minute win. And the Italian showed centre court just what his rival meant by wrapping up the first set in just over half-an-hour. Bublik, ranked 62, managed to get a foothold in the second set as he matched Sinner game for game through the majority of the frame, but never managed to force a break point and really put pressure on the Italian. Bublik then presented Sinner with his chance to secure a 2-0 lead with a double-fault when serving at 30-40 in the 11th game. Not known for his propensity to look a gift horse in the mouth, Sinner closed out the second set by holding the next game to love. He started the third by making it back-to-back breaks on Bublik's serve, before racing through the rest of the set and clinching the match at the first time of asking with a cross-court forehand. Sinner now leads Bublik 4-1 in their match-ups, with his only defeat coming when he was forced to retire injured when trailing the 27-year-old at Halle two years ago. "We've played a couple of times before so I knew a little what to expect but with him you never know what's happening," added Sinner of his unconventional opponent. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sinner has spent less than 10 hours on court through his first five matches as he has systematically taken apart his opponents for the loss of very few games.

French Open 2025: Sinner ends Bublik's dream run in straight sets to enter semis

Jannik Sinner takes on the retiring Richard Gasquet at the French Open on Thursday, while Novak Djokovic looks to sharpen his game in the second round in his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title.&nbsp;Women's second seed and former Roland Garros finalist Coco Gauff also targets a place in the last 16 along with 18-year-old contender Mirra Andreeva.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-carlos-alcaraz-eases-into-third-round-with-dominant-win-over-fabian-marozsan-ruud-exits-early-1748442399216">French Open: Carlos Alcaraz eases into third round with dominant win over Fabian Marozsan; Ruud exits early</a>&nbsp;World number one Sinner faces his second French opponent in a row at Roland Garros and is expecting a memorable encounter against the 38-year-old Gasquet, playing at the tournament for the 22nd and final time.&nbsp;"I know you're going to support him (Gasquet), it's OK, I know that," Sinner told the crowd after his first-round win over hope Arthur Rinderknech. "I'm just happy to share a court with him."&nbsp;The 23-year-old Italian showed some signs of rustiness against Rinderknech in just his seventh match back since returning from a three-month doping suspension.&nbsp;Sinner made his comeback at the Italian Open earlier in May, reaching the final before losing in straight sets to reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz.&nbsp;Djokovic, fresh off his 100th ATP title last weekend, got his tilt at a fourth French Open title off to a solid start on Tuesday.&nbsp;The Serbian sixth seed will need to be on his guard against crafty Frenchman Corentin Moutet.&nbsp;"I don't know how many more Grand Slams I've got left in my body," Djokovic said after the opening round. "I spent quite a bit of time in making sure that every step of the way in preparation and prevention is respected in order for me to still be able to play on this level."&nbsp;Third-ranked Alexander Zverev meets Jesper de Jong for a place in round three, with Alex de Minaur, Jakub Mensik, Arthur Fils and Joao Fonseca all returning to the court as well on Thursday.&nbsp;Gael Monfils looks to pull off an upset over British fifth seed Jack Draper in the night session after fighting back from two sets down under the lights on Court Philippe Chatrier in his opener.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Roland Garros: World number one Sinner and Djokovic set up French Open challenges

Jannik Sinner takes on the retiring Richard Gasquet at the French Open on Thursday, while Novak Djokovic looks to sharpen his game in the second round in his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title. Women's second seed and former Roland Garros finalist Coco Gauff also targets a place in the last 16 along with 18-year-old contender Mirra Andreeva. Also read | French Open: Carlos Alcaraz eases into third round with dominant win over Fabian Marozsan; Ruud exits early World number one Sinner faces his second French opponent in a row at Roland Garros and is expecting a memorable encounter against the 38-year-old Gasquet, playing at the tournament for the 22nd and final time. "I know you're going to support him (Gasquet), it's OK, I know that," Sinner told the crowd after his first-round win over hope Arthur Rinderknech. "I'm just happy to share a court with him." The 23-year-old Italian showed some signs of rustiness against Rinderknech in just his seventh match back since returning from a three-month doping suspension. Sinner made his comeback at the Italian Open earlier in May, reaching the final before losing in straight sets to reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic, fresh off his 100th ATP title last weekend, got his tilt at a fourth French Open title off to a solid start on Tuesday. The Serbian sixth seed will need to be on his guard against crafty Frenchman Corentin Moutet. "I don't know how many more Grand Slams I've got left in my body," Djokovic said after the opening round. "I spent quite a bit of time in making sure that every step of the way in preparation and prevention is respected in order for me to still be able to play on this level." Third-ranked Alexander Zverev meets Jesper de Jong for a place in round three, with Alex de Minaur, Jakub Mensik, Arthur Fils and Joao Fonseca all returning to the court as well on Thursday. Gael Monfils looks to pull off an upset over British fifth seed Jack Draper in the night session after fighting back from two sets down under the lights on Court Philippe Chatrier in his opener. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sinner faces his second French opponent in a row at Roland Garros and is expecting a memorable encounter against the 38-year-old Gasquet, playing at the tournament for the 22nd and final time.

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has backed current world no. 1 Jannik Sinner in the doping case ahead of the start of French Open 2025. Sinner was found guilty of the presence of banned substance in his body and served a three-month ban before making a comeback at this month's Italian Open.“I’ve said it several times: I’m totally convinced that Jannik never wanted to cheat or do anything illicit. I’d bet my life on it. There’s always a lot of fuss about this kind of thing, and when it happens, it’s bad for everyone. For him, who, I think, has been through an ordeal for a year. Obviously for tennis, this kind of thing is negative,” Nadal told the French newspaper L’equipe.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-i-would-have-gotten-20-years-serena-williams-on-jannik-sinners-three-month-doping-ban-8972561">'I would have gotten 20 years,' Serena Williams on Jannik Sinner's three-month doping ban</a>“After that, if you question everything in life, you can question everything. All I’m saying is that I trust Jannik. But just as I trust Jannik, I also trust the law. I don’t like to give my opinion on things I don’t know. So I understand that when the courts make decisions, it’s because they have all the necessary information that we don’t have. So I don’t like to see other players talking about it, without having the information. The people who have it, throughout the whole process, are the ones who have to make the decisions and judge the facts," he added.The ban which started on Feb 9 earlier this year, shortly after he defended his Australian Open crown, ended on May 4, about a couple of weeks before the French Open 2025.According to Sinner, a physio gave him the drug unknowingly and the International Tennis Integrity Agency agreed with the explanation.World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), however, pushed for one year ban. The two agencies reached a settlement for three months but Sinner won't be missing any major tournaments.

According to Sinner, a physio gave him the drug unknowingly and the International Tennis Integrity Agency agreed with the explanation. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), however, pushed for one year ban. The two agencies reached a settlement for three months.

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has backed current world no. 1 Jannik Sinner in the doping case ahead of the start of French Open 2025. Sinner was found guilty of the presence of banned substance in his body and served a three-month ban before making a comeback at this month's Italian Open. “I’ve said it several times: I’m totally convinced that Jannik never wanted to cheat or do anything illicit. I’d bet my life on it. There’s always a lot of fuss about this kind of thing, and when it happens, it’s bad for everyone. For him, who, I think, has been through an ordeal for a year. Obviously for tennis, this kind of thing is negative,” Nadal told the French newspaper L’equipe. Also Read - 'I would have gotten 20 years,' Serena Williams on Jannik Sinner's three-month doping ban “After that, if you question everything in life, you can question everything. All I’m saying is that I trust Jannik. But just as I trust Jannik, I also trust the law. I don’t like to give my opinion on things I don’t know. So I understand that when the courts make decisions, it’s because they have all the necessary information that we don’t have. So I don’t like to see other players talking about it, without having the information. The people who have it, throughout the whole process, are the ones who have to make the decisions and judge the facts," he added. The ban which started on Feb 9 earlier this year, shortly after he defended his Australian Open crown, ended on May 4, about a couple of weeks before the French Open 2025. According to Sinner, a physio gave him the drug unknowingly and the International Tennis Integrity Agency agreed with the explanation. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), however, pushed for one year ban. The two agencies reached a settlement for three months but Sinner won't be missing any major tournaments.

According to Sinner, a physio gave him the drug unknowingly and the International Tennis Integrity Agency agreed with the explanation. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), however, pushed for one year ban. The two agencies reached a settlement for three months.

Rafael Nadal backs Sinner in doping case, says 'Jannik never wanted to cheat'

Carlos Alcaraz set up a potential blockbuster Italian Open final with Jannik Sinner after coming through Friday's semi-final with home hope Lorenzo Musetti a straight-sets winner, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4).
Four-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz overcame Musetti and windy conditions in just over two hours to reach his fourth final of the season ahead of the French Open which gets underway later this month.
Alcaraz now awaits the result of Sinner's last-four clash with Tommy Paul later on Friday to see if he will get the showdown tennis fans around the world want to see.
World number one Sinner is red-hot favourite to beat American Paul after dumping out Madrid Open champion Casper Ruud on Thursday with an astonishing display of tennis.
"Both players are playing great. Everybody saw the game against Casper," said Alcaraz, who might again have to face down a partisan centre court crowd on Sunday.
"Let's see. If I'm going to play against Tommy Paul, I have to be ready for that. If I play against Jannick, I have to be ready for that battle, and obviously deal with the crowd."
Musetti was beaten by Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo final last month and fell to his fifth straight defeat to the Spaniard after a frustrating display.
The 23-year-old gave up three breaks of serve and made 29 unforced errors in the first set, and he was warned by umpire Renaud Lichtenstein after slamming his racket into the clay as his gave up his serve to go a set behind.
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<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Musetti outbursts</h2>
Alcaraz gave Musetti an opening when he fired long at break point in the first game of the second set, before the Italian then did the exact same thing in the next game to level it up.
But Musetti fought back with another break of Alcaraz's serve and then held his with more disciplined tennis to go to 4-3 in the set, even drawing applause from Alcaraz for one spectacular backhand volley he plucked out of the sky.
But Alcaraz broke back in game eight to level the set, sparking a furious reaction from Musetti who was punished with a point for the following game for smashing the ball into the stands.
Alcaraz served that game to love as Musetti continued to fume, and he ended the crowd's hopes of an all-Italian final by coming through the decisive tie-break.
Earlier, Jasmine Paolini continued her bid to win the women's singles and doubles titles in Rome after reaching her second final of the week, this time alongside fellow Italian Sara Errani.
Reigning doubles champions Paolini and Errani easily beat Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider 6-4, 6-4 to book a second straight final in front of delighted fans at the Foro Italico.
The pair will meet either Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens or Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez in the final on Sunday, before which Paolini could already be crowed singles champion.
Late bloomer Paolini takes on Coco Gauff on Saturday aiming for her second 1000 series title at the age of 29 and to become the first Italian women to win in Rome since Raffaella Reggi in 1985.
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Four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame Musetti and windy conditions in just over two hours to reach his fourth final of the season ahead of the French Open. Tennis | Sports

Carlos Alcaraz set up a potential blockbuster Italian Open final with Jannik Sinner after coming through Friday's semi-final with home hope Lorenzo Musetti a straight-sets winner, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). Four-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz overcame Musetti and windy conditions in just over two hours to reach his fourth final of the season ahead of the French Open which gets underway later this month. Alcaraz now awaits the result of Sinner's last-four clash with Tommy Paul later on Friday to see if he will get the showdown tennis fans around the world want to see. World number one Sinner is red-hot favourite to beat American Paul after dumping out Madrid Open champion Casper Ruud on Thursday with an astonishing display of tennis. "Both players are playing great. Everybody saw the game against Casper," said Alcaraz, who might again have to face down a partisan centre court crowd on Sunday. "Let's see. If I'm going to play against Tommy Paul, I have to be ready for that. If I play against Jannick, I have to be ready for that battle, and obviously deal with the crowd." Musetti was beaten by Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo final last month and fell to his fifth straight defeat to the Spaniard after a frustrating display. The 23-year-old gave up three breaks of serve and made 29 unforced errors in the first set, and he was warned by umpire Renaud Lichtenstein after slamming his racket into the clay as his gave up his serve to go a set behind. ALSO READ | Misery mounts for Delhi Capitals as star overseas players continue to opt out of IPL 2025 Musetti outbursts Alcaraz gave Musetti an opening when he fired long at break point in the first game of the second set, before the Italian then did the exact same thing in the next game to level it up. But Musetti fought back with another break of Alcaraz's serve and then held his with more disciplined tennis to go to 4-3 in the set, even drawing applause from Alcaraz for one spectacular backhand volley he plucked out of the sky. But Alcaraz broke back in game eight to level the set, sparking a furious reaction from Musetti who was punished with a point for the following game for smashing the ball into the stands. Alcaraz served that game to love as Musetti continued to fume, and he ended the crowd's hopes of an all-Italian final by coming through the decisive tie-break. Earlier, Jasmine Paolini continued her bid to win the women's singles and doubles titles in Rome after reaching her second final of the week, this time alongside fellow Italian Sara Errani. Reigning doubles champions Paolini and Errani easily beat Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider 6-4, 6-4 to book a second straight final in front of delighted fans at the Foro Italico. The pair will meet either Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens or Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez in the final on Sunday, before which Paolini could already be crowed singles champion. Late bloomer Paolini takes on Coco Gauff on Saturday aiming for her second 1000 series title at the age of 29 and to become the first Italian women to win in Rome since Raffaella Reggi in 1985. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Italian Open: Carlos Alcaraz reaches final as potential Jannik Sinner clash awaits

Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo which took the world number one into the Italian Open quarter-finals.
Italian Sinner bested 17th seed Cerundolo 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 in a match which was delayed by a couple of hours due to a torrential downpour to set up a last-eight clash with either Casper Ruud or Jaume Munar.
Cerundolo knocked out Sinner in the last 16 the last time he played here in 2023, but that was before the 23-year-old had became the tournament-winning machine he is today.
Sinner is finding his feet in Rome, his first tournament since the end of a three-month suspension accepted in February from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) following two positive tests for traces of clostebol in March last year.
His true target is the French Open which follows his home event and he showed some signs of rediscovering the form which has won him three Grand Slams and last year's ATP Finals.
"I've gone through a lot mentally, and not only today, so it's really important that I rest psychologically tomorrow, not think about tennis," said Sinner.
"Let's see how well I can manage all this, but I'm pleased."
Sinner had to battle through the first set against spirited Cerundolo but once he prevailed in the tie-break he built up an unassailable lead by winning four games in a row in the second.
The packed centre court stands hailed their hero after he took the win at the fourth time of asking and continue his bid for a first Rome title.
Sinner said he will watch his team AC Milan take on Bologna on Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpico, which is a short walk from the Foro Italico tennis courts.
By then he should know the identity of his quarter-final opponent after the Munar v Ruud encounter was held over due to the rain delay.
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<h2>Musetti defies Medvedev, rain</h2>
The rain which delayed Sinner's match had a much bigger impact on his compatriot Lorenzo Musetti, who reached the last eight after having to wait nearly three hours at match point before he could finish off his victory over Daniil Medvedev.
World number nine Musetti will face either reigning Rome champion Alexander Zverev in the last eight after seeing off Medvedev 7-5, 6-4.
Musetti held his nerve to win on the first point after the long break and made sure that his first week in the top 10 of the world rankings would bring another solid run in a big tournament, after he reached the final in Monte Carlo and the last four in Madrid.
Organisers later said that Musetti would have to pull out of his doubles campaign alongside Lorenzo Sonego due to an injury to his right arm.
Fellow Italian Jasmine Paolini was playing on centre court at the same time as the first part of Musetti's match but managed to complete her comeback from a set down to beat Diana Shnaider 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 6-2 just before the worst of the weather hit.
Paolini is the first Italian woman to reach the Rome semi-finals since 2014, when her doubles partner Sara Errani got to the final only to be soundly beaten by Serena Williams.
Approaching 0100 local time Peyton Stearns rounded out the delayed day's play, edging Ukrainian 16th seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) to secure her place in the semi-finals.
<h2>Alcaraz through</h2>
Much earlier Carlos Alcaraz beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in a hugely entertaining opening match of the day on centre court.
Third seed Alcaraz had never lost a set in his previous four meetings with Khachanov but was forced to fight to get past Russia's Khachanov.
The Spaniard took his 12th clay-court win of the year to set up a clash in the last eight with fifth seed Jack Draper, a winner over France's Corentin Moutet.
"It was tiring. You know the match was really tough. I had to run. I had to run a lot," said Alcaraz.
"I didn't play well. I just fought and I'm just really happy about it."
Alcaraz needs to get to the Rome semis not just for a chance at his third title of the season but also to secure a top-two seeding at the French Open which begins later this month.
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Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo in the Italian Open on Tuesday. Tennis | Sports

Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo which took the world number one into the Italian Open quarter-finals. Italian Sinner bested 17th seed Cerundolo 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 in a match which was delayed by a couple of hours due to a torrential downpour to set up a last-eight clash with either Casper Ruud or Jaume Munar. Cerundolo knocked out Sinner in the last 16 the last time he played here in 2023, but that was before the 23-year-old had became the tournament-winning machine he is today. Sinner is finding his feet in Rome, his first tournament since the end of a three-month suspension accepted in February from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) following two positive tests for traces of clostebol in March last year. His true target is the French Open which follows his home event and he showed some signs of rediscovering the form which has won him three Grand Slams and last year's ATP Finals. "I've gone through a lot mentally, and not only today, so it's really important that I rest psychologically tomorrow, not think about tennis," said Sinner. "Let's see how well I can manage all this, but I'm pleased." Sinner had to battle through the first set against spirited Cerundolo but once he prevailed in the tie-break he built up an unassailable lead by winning four games in a row in the second. The packed centre court stands hailed their hero after he took the win at the fourth time of asking and continue his bid for a first Rome title. Sinner said he will watch his team AC Milan take on Bologna on Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpico, which is a short walk from the Foro Italico tennis courts. By then he should know the identity of his quarter-final opponent after the Munar v Ruud encounter was held over due to the rain delay. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 | BCCI scrambles to get foreign players as IPL sets for resumption: Who will return and who won’t? Deets inside Musetti defies Medvedev, rain The rain which delayed Sinner's match had a much bigger impact on his compatriot Lorenzo Musetti, who reached the last eight after having to wait nearly three hours at match point before he could finish off his victory over Daniil Medvedev. World number nine Musetti will face either reigning Rome champion Alexander Zverev in the last eight after seeing off Medvedev 7-5, 6-4. Musetti held his nerve to win on the first point after the long break and made sure that his first week in the top 10 of the world rankings would bring another solid run in a big tournament, after he reached the final in Monte Carlo and the last four in Madrid. Organisers later said that Musetti would have to pull out of his doubles campaign alongside Lorenzo Sonego due to an injury to his right arm. Fellow Italian Jasmine Paolini was playing on centre court at the same time as the first part of Musetti's match but managed to complete her comeback from a set down to beat Diana Shnaider 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 6-2 just before the worst of the weather hit. Paolini is the first Italian woman to reach the Rome semi-finals since 2014, when her doubles partner Sara Errani got to the final only to be soundly beaten by Serena Williams. Approaching 0100 local time Peyton Stearns rounded out the delayed day's play, edging Ukrainian 16th seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) to secure her place in the semi-finals. Alcaraz through Much earlier Carlos Alcaraz beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in a hugely entertaining opening match of the day on centre court. Third seed Alcaraz had never lost a set in his previous four meetings with Khachanov but was forced to fight to get past Russia's Khachanov. The Spaniard took his 12th clay-court win of the year to set up a clash in the last eight with fifth seed Jack Draper, a winner over France's Corentin Moutet. "It was tiring. You know the match was really tough. I had to run. I had to run a lot," said Alcaraz. "I didn't play well. I just fought and I'm just really happy about it." Alcaraz needs to get to the Rome semis not just for a chance at his third title of the season but also to secure a top-two seeding at the French Open which begins later this month. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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