It sure seems fitting that the Wimbledon final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on Sunday represents the first time the same two men meet for that title right after playing for the French Open trophy since a couple of guys named Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal did so every year from 2006-2008.

After taking what Novak Djokovic called "a nasty fall" Wednesday in the final moments of a Wimbledon quarterfinal victory over No. 22 seed Flavio Cobolli, the 38-year-old Serbian star canceled his afternoon practice session Thursday.

For Jannik Sinner, Sunday's Wimbledon final offers a chance of redemption; for Carlos Alcaraz it is an opportunity to join an elite club of men who have won the title three years in succession.

Top-seeded Janik Sinner to face Carlos Alcaraz in Wimbledon final after Sinner defeats Djokovic, who had appeared in every Wimbledon final since 2018

Jannik Sinner dismantled seven-time winner Novak Djokovic to set up a tantalising Wimbledon final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Shortly after Alcaraz’s four-set victory over Taylor Fritz in the first men’s semi-final, Sinner produced arguably the performance of the tournament to join the Spaniard in Sunday’s final.

When it comes to their head-to-head record, Sinner has an upper hand over Djokovic with 5-4. Notably, he has won their last four encounters, including a thrilling semi-final victory at the 2025 French Open. This semifinal marks Sinner’s chance to reach his first Wimbledon final and cement his status as the sport’s next big star.

Roger Federer has made a return to Wimbledon — but to watch, not play, tennis. The eight-time champion at the All England Club sat in the Royal Box during his former rival Novak Djokovic's four-set victory over Alex de Minaur in the fourth round Monday.