Novak Djokovic will play Jannik Sinner in the 2026 Wimbledon semi-finals.
The 39-year-old is now just two wins away from becoming a 25-time Grand Slam champion.
Djokovic has beaten Yibing Wu, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Arthur Rinderknech, Roman Safiullin, and Felix Auger-Aliassime so far, and must now defeat Sinner in the semis and Alexander Zverev or Arthur Fery in the final to take the Wimbledon title.
Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic – Who reaches the Wimbledon final?
The best in the world takes on the G.O.A.T.
Reflecting on Djokovic’s run to the semi-finals, Sam Querrey made an interesting observation about the Serb’s behaviour at Wimbledon this year.
Sam Querrey doesn’t understand Novak Djokovic’s ‘odd’ behaviour at Wimbledon
During the latest episode of ‘Something Major‘, former Wimbledon semi-finalist Querrey delivered his verdict on Djokovic’s theatrics.
“His theatrics on the court are like, way more right now,” said Querrey.
“Felix [Auger-Aliassime] would hit a ball on the line, and he’s like, ‘What’s going on, why me?’
“I don’t get it.
“Felix would hit good shots, and I was like, ‘Are you surprised that Felix is hitting these, because he’s ranked four in the world?’
Live ATP Rankings
| Rank | Name | Country | Points |
| 1 | Jannik Sinner | Italy | 12,250 |
| 2 | Carlos Alcaraz | Spain | 8,160 |
| 3 | Alexander Zverev | Germany | 7,980 |
| 4 | Felix Auger-Aliassime | Canada | 4,740 |
| 5 | Alex de Minaur | Australia | 4,110 |
| 6 | Ben Shelton | USA | 3,770 |
| 7 | Novak Djokovic | Serbia | 3,760 |
| 8 | Daniil Medvedev | Russia | 3,670 |
| 9 | Flavio Cobolli | Italy | 3,460 |
| 10 | Taylor Fritz | USA | 3,365 |
“I don’t know what’s going on with it; it’s so odd.”
Querrey’s co-host, Steve Johnson, agreed.
“We’ve seen a different side of Novak [Djokovic],” he said.
“He was kind of angry in round one, playful in round two, kind of angry in rounds three and four, now you’ve sunk your teeth in, he’s back in the semis.
“I just don’t know, I think he needs to not be kind of the angry guy when he plays [Jannik] Sinner, because Sinner is going to hit unbelievable shots.”
Johnson then suggested why he believes Djokovic has acted out of character throughout this year’s Championships.
“He is kind of joking and playful in all of the pressers and stuff, but on the court, he seems kind of irritable,” said Johnson.
“I don’t know, maybe he feels like his window is just about shut, and that he needs to win this one.
“Maybe that’s weighing on him, that would weigh on me, too, if I was trying to win my 25th Slam, I guess.”
Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open, but failed to add to his tally at any of the next 10 major tournaments.
Novak Djokovic’s quest for a 25th Grand Slam
- 2024 Australian Open – Lost in SF to Jannik Sinner
- 2024 French Open – Withdrew before QF
- 2024 Wimbledon – Lost in F to Carlos Alcaraz
- 2024 US Open – Lost in 3R to Alexei Popyrin
- 2025 Australian Open – Lost in SF to Alexander Zverev
- 2025 French Open – Lost in SF to Jannik Sinner
- 2025 Wimbledon – Lost in SF to Jannik Sinner
- 2025 US Open – Lost in SF to Carlos Alcaraz
- 2026 Australian Open – Lost in F to Carlos Alcaraz
- 2026 French Open – Lost in 3R to Joao Fonseca
If Djokovic were to win his 25th major at Wimbledon, he would surpass Margaret Court and stand alone as the most successful player in Grand Slam history.
The 39-year-old would love nothing more than to do just that, but faces an uphill battle, starting with a blockbuster semi-final tie against Sinner.
Djokovic will play Sinner for a place in the final on Friday, July 10.
Sam Querrey agrees with Novak Djokovic’s take on roof closure controversy
The 24-time Grand Slam champion was particularly irritated during his quarter-final match when the roof closed earlier than he would have liked.
Angered by the decision, Djokovic told the tournament referee she didn’t know the rules.
Querrey has now shared his thoughts on the controversy.
What do you make of Wimbledon’s use of the roof during evening matches? 🤔
“They closed the roof at 7.30 last night, and he’s like ‘What are you guys doing?’,” said Querrey.
“I was 100% with him.
“They could have played a full other set and then closed the roof.
“I don’t know who makes the decisions on all this, if it’s one person or if it’s a committee, but I thought that was a little weird.
“I’m also okay with it! I’m purely in that camp, that they have an obligation to all the people in there, I want them to be comfortable, so close the roof!”
Djokovic may encounter the problem again in the semi-finals, having been scheduled as the second match on Centre Court.
