Wimbledon’s final weekend is set, and it’s the showdown everyone hoped for. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will meet in the 2025 men’s final after both came through their semi-finals on Day Twelve, though in very different ways.
Sinner produced a near-flawless performance to dispatch a hampered Novak Djokovic in straight sets, reaching his first Wimbledon final and underlining his status as the tournament favourite.
The world No. 1 was clinical throughout, while Djokovic, struggling with a thigh issue, had little left in the tank despite battling hard.
Alcaraz, meanwhile, was pushed by Taylor Fritz in a lively Centre Court clash but found the big shots when it mattered most, saving two set points in a fourth-set tiebreak to avoid a decider and close out the win in four.
Sunday’s final will be a rematch of the French Open final and a battle between the best two players in the world. Here’s how both semi-finals unfolded.
Day Twelve Wimbledon 2025 Semi-Final Results
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner (1) | Novak Djokovic (6) | 6-3 6-3 6-4 |
| Carlos Alcaraz (2) | Taylor Fritz (5) | 6-4 5-7 6-3 7-6(6) |
Alcaraz Escapes Fritz
Carlos Alcaraz is into his third consecutive Wimbledon final, outclassing fifth seed Taylor Fritz 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6) in an interesting Centre Court battle.
The No. 2 seed, riding a 24-match winning streak, overcame a second-set stumble to prevail in 2 hours and 48 minutes.
A late lapse cost him the second set, but he roared back in the third, outlasting Fritz’s resilience. In a tense fourth-set tiebreak, Alcaraz saved two set points at 4/6, first with a delicate forehand volley, then with Fritz’s errant forehand before sealing the win on his first match point.
Pre-match, I gave Fritz very little chance, and based on the result, I was right to do so, but I do think he played a good match. He plays with an excellent mindset, and the way he was able to reset after losing out on some important points was impressive.
The only real thing he’ll rue is the forehand in the tiebreak, but I couldn’t pinpoint anything he could have done better out there today. Just look at his stats; there’s no obvious “Ah, that’s why he lost” stat in there.
Alcaraz was by far the stronger player and is one of those tricky matchups for Fritz, primarily due to his unique approach to the game of tennis.
It was a really difficult match as always when I have to play against Taylor. Even tougher with the conditions, it was really hot today. I’m just really happy with everything that I’ve done today. I dealt with the nerves, playing here in a semi-final is not easy. I’m really proud with the way I stayed calm and thought clearly. I’m pleased about my level today Alcaraz on his win.
Match Stats
| Taylor Fritz | Carlos Alcaraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | 44 | 38 |
| Unforced Errors | 24 | 25 |
| Aces | 19 | 13 |
| Double Faults | 5 | 3 |
| 1st Serve % | 62% (75/121) | 65% (73/113) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 80% (60/75) | 88% (64/73) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 57% (26/46) | 57% (23/40) |
| Break Points Saved | 57% (4/7) | 50% (1/2) |
| Service Games | 86% (19/22) | 95% (20/21) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 12 % (9/73) | 20% (15/75) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 43 % (17/40) | 43% (20/46) |
| Break Points Won | 50% (1/2) | 43% (3/7) |
| Return Games | 5% (1/21) | 14% (3/22) |
| Pressure Points | 56% (5/9) | 44% (4/9) |
| Service Points | 71% (86/121) | 77% (87/113) |
| Return Points | 23% (26/113) | 29% (35/121) |
| Net Points | 55 % (12/22) | 76% (31/41) |
| Total Points | 48 % (112/234) | 52% (122/234) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 9 | 13 |
| Total Games | 47% (20/43) | 53% (23/43) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 3 |
Highlights
Sinner Sinks Djokovic
Jannik Sinner powered into his maiden Wimbledon final, defeating a hobbled Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in a clinical 1-hour, 55-minute semi-final.
Unfortunately, this was clear from the first couple of games; there was only one winner, as Djokovic wasn’t able to assert himself from the baseline.
The Serb was hampered by a left thigh injury from his quarter-final against Flavio Cobolli, and struggled with lateral movement. He, of course, produced patches of good tennis and competed hard as always, but he only had two break-point chances throughout.
Despite a 3-0 lead in the third that gave Djokovic a glimmer of hope, he faltered as Sinner reeled off five straight games before taking his third match point with a commanding serve to book his spot in Sunday’s final.
The pre-match betting put Sinner as the 70/30 favourite, and the reality is that Sinner is not a good matchup for post-prime Djokovic, even when he’s fully fit.
On my side, I served very well today. I felt great on court. I was moving much better today, and I think we all saw, especially in the third set, that he was a bit injured. He fell in the last couple of points in the quarter-finals. He was in a very difficult situation, but I tried to stay calm and tried to play the best tennis I can, especially in the important moments Sinner on his win.
Match Stats
| Jannik Sinner | Novak Djokovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | 36 | 27 |
| Unforced Errors | 17 | 28 |
| Aces | 12 | 12 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 0 |
| 1st Serve % | 74% (54/73) | 68% (63/92) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 81 % (44/54) | 78% (49/63) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 63% (12/19) | 17% (5/30) |
| Break Points Saved | 50% (1/2) | 50% (5/10) |
| Service Games | 93% (13/14) | 64% (9/14) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 22% (14/63) | 19% (10/54) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 83% (25/30) | 37% (7/19) |
| Break Points Won | 50% (5/10) | 50% (1/2) |
| Return Games | 36% (5/14) | 7% (1/14) |
| Pressure Points | 50% (6/12) | 50% (6/12) |
| Service Points | 77% (56/73) | 58% (53/92) |
| Return Points | 42 % (39/92) | 23% (17/73) |
| Net Points | 65% (11/17) | 57% (16/28) |
| Total Points | 58% (95/165) | 42% (70/165) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 3 |
| Max Points In A Row | 9 | 6 |
| Total Games | 64 % (18/28) | 36% (10/28) |
| Max Games In A Row | 5 | 3 |
Highlights
Wimbledon 2025 Final
- Jannik Sinner (1) vs Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Who wins the final? Let me know in the comments.
