Latest Novak Djokovic vs Janik Sinner match updates

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Hello, and welcome to coverage of the first Wimbledon men’s semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Janik Sinner.

It’s expected to be an exciting generational battle with Djokovic fighting to stay ahead of the ATP youth players that Sinner is breaking away from. Despite defeats against Andriy Rublev and Hubert Hurkacz, Djokovic was largely unhinged on his way to last year. But the defending champ says he knows Sinner will be a tough test. #

“He plays at a very high level,” he said. “He likes to play on the grass. He likes to play on fast surfaces because he likes to be aggressive and control the point. From the forehand and backhand, he hits the ball hard, trying to be the one who gets the point from the start. I know his game well.

“He’s a very complete player. Now his first Wimbledon semi-finalist. I’m looking forward to that challenge. I’m sure he’ll be very excited to win. On the other hand, I am too. Let’s see what happens.”

Last year, Sinner led two sets to love against Djokovic in the quarterfinals before the 23-time Grand Slam champion came back to win.

Sinner hopes the lesson he learned will put him in a good position to go into today’s game.

“It will be a completely different match than last year,” he said. “He knows me better because I know him well too. He will also be a bit tactical and, conversely, also a bit mental, right? If you play against Novak, it’s always difficult to play here, especially in a Grand Slam. But I’m happy.

“I’m going to fight for every ball. I’m going to enjoy the moment, but knowing I can do my best, no, I’m trying to beat him, but like I said, I now have two days off, trying to work on a couple of things I might use in the next game. Let’s see how it goes.” things.”

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