Wimbledon 2023 – Novak Djokovic moves into the final after beating Jannik Sinner and chases Roger Federer’s record

The match between Djokovic (36), for whom it was the twelfth semi-final appearance at Wimbledon, and Sinner (21) was also a duel of generations – and the experience factor should play a not unimportant role.

Sinner, who was in the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time ever, was able to stand up to Djokovic at times. The Italian made two break balls in the first service game, but was unable to convert his chances.

Djokovic did better, who relieved Sinner of his service in the following game and used this lead after 48 minutes to lead the set (6: 3).

It was to remain the story of the game: Sinner’s mistakes in the decisive phases made the difference.

Wimbledon: Sinner too impetuous, Djokovic nerves of steel

“He always hits it hard and then ticks it off, there is no plan B,” complained “Sky” expert Mischa Zverev in the comment. In the complete match, Sinner did have more winners (44 to 33), but the youngster also made significantly more unforced errors (34 to 21).

Djokovic, on the other hand, was able to rely on his experience in tight situations (6/6 breakballs blocked) and also secured the second set 6: 4.

Sinner struggles: “I had a few chances”

In the third round, Sinner increased again and forced Djokovic into the tie-break, in which the seven-time Wimbledon champion once again presented himself as the player with stronger nerves. After 2:46 hours, Djokovic converted his first match point.

“The result doesn’t reflect reality, it was super tight,” Djokovic praised his young opponent after the match. However, less tight than last year, when Sinner Djokovic was on the verge of defeat in the quarterfinals, but still lost a 2-0 set lead.

“I had a few chances that I couldn’t take,” said the defeated Italian. Djokovic, on the other hand, “was very good in the pressure situations and didn’t make any mistakes”.

Djokovic chases Federer

In the final on Sunday (from 3 p.m. in the live ticker) Djokovic can not only extend his Grand Slam record to 24 major titles, but also match Roger Federer’s Wimbledon record (8 titles).

Meanwhile, Djokovic has already set a record by reaching the final: It is his 35th in a Grand Slam, one more than the legendary Chris Evert.