Djokovic or Sinner: Roger Federer reveals his prediction for Wimbledon semifinal
Djokovic, now 38, is chasing a historic 25th Grand Slam title. The Serb has shown signs of vulnerability in this year's tournament and suffered a scare in his quarterfinal match against Flavio Cobolli, where he took a nasty fall while chasing a point. Despite not being at his dominant best, the 7-time Wimbledon champion has managed to grind his way into the last four.In terms of head-to-head matchups, Sinner currently holds a 5-4 edge over Djokovic, having won the last four encounters between the two. However, the Italian has never beaten Djokovic on grass, and their last Wimbledon meeting in 2023 ended in a straight-sets win for Djokovic in the semifinals.Federer's support for Djokovic is notable given the shift in recent momentum between the two players. Nevertheless, the Swiss icon believes the experience and resilience of the Serbian could prove decisive at this stage of the tournament.As Sinner aims to assert his status as the sport's current frontrunner, and Djokovic fights to extend his legacy, all eyes will be on Centre Court to witness whether the torch will be passed—or if the old guard will rise once again.- Ends
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