Jannik Sinner Dominates Djokovic at Wimbledon 2026, Leaving Serb Joking About His Own Advice

Jannik Sinner extended his Wimbledon dominance over Novak Djokovic with a commanding 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory in the 2026 semifinals. The Italian’s third consecutive win over the 24-time Grand Slam champion at the grass-court Major left Djokovic playfully blaming himself for sharing too much tactical advice after their 2023 clash.

What happened at Wimbledon 2026?

Djokovic, who had beaten Sinner in the 2023 Wimbledon semifinals, revealed he had given the Italian detailed insights into his game afterward. The Serb humorously admitted this might have backfired, as Sinner has since defeated him in the 2025 and 2026 semifinals. 'I gave him all the spill of everything that I notice on the court. His weaknesses, his strengths, things he has to work on. And then, the next three years he beats me at Wimbledon every freaking year. So, maybe I made a mistake,' Djokovic joked during an ice bath interview.

Why Djokovic struggled against Sinner

The 39-year-old Serb also cited physical fatigue as a factor in his loss. After a grueling five-hour, 15-minute quarterfinal against Felix Auger-Aliassime, Djokovic admitted he wasn’t fully recovered for the semifinal. 'The body is responding differently and that’s just biology … the wear and tear, the 20-plus years on the highest level, it’s just taking its toll,' he said on 'CBS Mornings.' Despite this, Djokovic praised Sinner’s performance, emphasizing the Italian’s growing dominance on grass.

What’s next for Sinner and Djokovic?

Both players will now shift focus to the Canadian Open, starting August 2. Sinner, fresh off his Wimbledon semifinal win, will aim to build momentum ahead of the US Open. Djokovic, meanwhile, will look to regroup after his latest setback. The ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal will also feature top players like Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Felix Auger-Aliassime.