10-07-2025
Roger Federer Predicts Winner of Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner Wimbledon Match
Roger Federer Predicts Winner of Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner Wimbledon Match originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Wimbledon is down to its final four, and the buzz around Centre Court couldn't be any bigger. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is gearing up to face off against seven-time champ Novak Djokovic in what's shaping up to be one of the most thrilling semifinals in recent memory.
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Pundits and fans have been going back and forth trying to figure out who's got the edge, but if there's one man who isn't losing sleep over picking a side, it's Roger Federer. The tennis legend didn't hesitate when asked for his prediction on this blockbuster clash.
In a video recently shared on X, a fan asks Federer who he thinks would win in the upcoming semifinal. After hesitating at first, Federer replied saying, 'I think Novak.'
Djokovic booked his spot in yet another semifinal after battling past Italy's Flavio Cobolli in four sets — 6-7, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 — to make it 14 semifinal appearances at SW19. Meanwhile, Italy's Jannik Sinner shook off an elbow scare and took care of business against American Ben Shelton in straight sets. So now, we get the showdown everyone was hoping for when the draw first dropped: Sinner vs. Djokovic.
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This will be the second time they've clashed in a major semi this year. Sinner actually got the better of Novak in straight sets at the French Open.
Novak Djokovic (SRB) celebrates after receiving his gold medal during the Paris 2024 Olympic Searls-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images
Plus, Sinner has won the last four against Djokovic! But grass is a whole different story. Djokovic has come out on top both times they've faced off at Wimbledon. With a record 25th Slam on the line, you know he's backing himself to deliver.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
