Novak Djokovic is chasing an eighth Wimbledon title, but a sudden slip on Centre Court during his quarterfinal win has cast doubt over his semifinal clash with World No.1 Jannik Sinner. The fall, which forced the 38-year-old into a painful split, left fans questioning whether his body can recover in time for Friday’s blockbuster showdown.
Djokovic laughed it off post-match, but admitted the real impact would only be felt “in the next 24 to 48 hours.” The awkward fall came on match point and had him face-down on the court. Though he bounced back to win, the scare couldn’t be ignored. At this stage of his career, even minor injuries could mean major setbacks.
The Serb now faces Sinner, the man who crushed him at the French Open just weeks ago. The Italian has beaten Djokovic in their last four encounters and looks to be in peak physical shape despite an earlier elbow scare. Sinner also leads their head-to-head record 5-4 and will take confidence from his straight-sets quarterfinal win over Ben Shelton.
Still, grass may level the playing field. Djokovic’s unmatched variety and experience on the surface give him tools to counter Sinner’s power. While the Italian dominates from the baseline, Djokovic may avoid extended rallies and focus on short points, mixing in slices, drop shots, and attacking returns to disrupt rhythm.
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Djokovic must fix his shaky serve, broken eight times in two matches. If he locks in his first strike, he will boost his chances. More importantly, he needs to unleash his legendary return game to stop Sinner from dictating. But all this depends on one factor: his body.
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