Wimbledon 2025 is heating up, and one of the biggest matches is coming up on Friday, July 11, when Novak Djokovic takes on Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles semifinal on Centre Court.
This match is a battle between different generations and playing styles, with Djokovic’s great experience and mental strength facing off against Sinner’s youth, power, and growing confidence. Let’s look at how both players arrive at this stage, their past record against each other, and how fans around the world can watch the action live.
Match Preview
- Novak Djokovic
- Age: 38
- ATP Ranking: No. 6
- Grand Slam titles: 24 (record for men)
- Wimbledon titles: 7
Djokovic has had a challenging 2025 season due to injuries earlier in the year, but he’s shown his fighting spirit at Wimbledon. In the quarterfinals, he defeated Flavio Cobolli in four sets. He had a slight fall during that match, which caused some concern, but he’s expected to be fit for the semifinal.
Djokovic is chasing his 8th Wimbledon title, which would tie Roger Federer’s record for most men’s singles titles at the All England Club. He’s also going for his 25th Grand Slam title, hoping to add to his record as the most successful player in history.
- Jannik Sinner
- Age: 23
- ATP Ranking: No. 1
- Grand Slam titles: 3
- Wimbledon best result before 2025: Semifinal (2023)
Sinner has become one of the top talents on the tour. Earlier this year, he won the Australian Open, his third Grand Slam title, and took over the No. 1 ranking. At Wimbledon, he has looked sharp, defeating big names on his way to the semifinals.
Although he was dealing with a minor elbow issue earlier in the tournament, Sinner has seemed comfortable in recent matches. He’s known for his powerful groundstrokes, big serve, and calm mindset. If he wins, Sinner would reach his first Wimbledon final and keep alive his bid to become Italy’s first men’s singles champion at Wimbledon.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total meetings: 9
- Head-to-head record: Sinner leads 5-4
- Grand Slam matches: 4 (2-2) each of them won 2 matches.
- Wimbledon matches: Djokovic leads 2-0
Their most famous Wimbledon battle came in the 2022 quarterfinals, when Sinner led by two sets before Djokovic staged a huge comeback to win in five sets. However, since the end of 2023, Sinner has gained the upper hand, winning four straight matches against Djokovic, including a win at the 2025 French Open semifinals. This means momentum is on Sinner’s side, but Djokovic’s experience and his record on grass make him dangerous, especially in best-of-five matches.
Match Date, Time and Venue
- Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
- Start time: Around 1:30 PM BST (6 PM IST / 8:30 AM ET).
- Venue: Centre Court at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Where to Watch
- India
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Live streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- United Kingdom
- TV: BBC One / BBC Two
- Streaming: BBC iPlayer
- United States
- TV: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC
- Streaming: ESPN+
- Australia
- TV & streaming: Nine Network, Stan Sport
What’s at Stake?
- Djokovic could tie Federer with an 8th Wimbledon title and extend his record Grand Slam total to 25.
- Sinner is seeking his first Wimbledon final and the chance to make Italian tennis history.
It’s a semifinal with huge significance for both players. Experience or youth, who will prevail on Centre Court? Don’t miss Djokovic vs Sinner, a classic in the making at Wimbledon 2025!
Written by Kinjal Walantra
