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Wimbledon Semifinals Set Stage for Tennis Titans to Clash
Wimbledon’s men’s singles semifinals take center stage today, July 11, featuring two high-stakes showdowns with major implications. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces American hopeful Taylor Fritz, while world No. 1 Jannik Sinner takes on the legendary Novak Djokovic in a battle of generations. The winners will meet in Sunday’s final, scheduled for 4:00 p.m. BST.
Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz
Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed, is chasing his third straight Wimbledon title and remains unbeaten in Grand Slam finals, with five titles from five appearances. Riding a 17-match win streak on grass, the Spaniard enters as the heavy favorite. Fritz, however, is having a career-best season on grass, winning 13 of his last 14 matches, and is the first American to reach a Wimbledon semifinal since John Isner in 2018. Should he advance, he would become the first American man in a final at SW19 since Andy Roddick in 2009.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic
On the other side of the draw, Jannik Sinner continues his steady rise. The Italian star leads Djokovic 5–4 in head-to-head matchups, including four straight wins, the latest coming in the 2025 French Open semifinals. Sinner is aiming for his first Wimbledon final and a statement victory against one of the greatest to ever play.
Djokovic, seeded sixth, remains a formidable force. The 37-year-old seeks his 11th Wimbledon final and a historic 25th Grand Slam title—both records. This marks his 14th semifinal at Wimbledon, more than any player in the Open Era. With experience and legacy on the line, today’s clash with Sinner could prove one of the defining matches of the tournament.
Fans in the UK can follow the action live on BBC and BBC iPlayer, while U.S. viewers can tune in via ESPN and ESPN+.