By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -Top seed Jannik Sinner ensured Novak Djokovic will be absent from a Wimbledon men's singles final for the first time in eight years after handing the Serbian great a brutal Centre Court battering on Friday.

Novak Djokovic is dealing with an injury ahead of his Wimbledon semifinal match against Jannik Sinner. Here's the latest update on Djokovic's status:

Novak Djokovic was not able to play at his best level during his clash against Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Wimbledon Championships, which eventually led to him crashing out of the event. The 38-year-old now hopes to be at his best level before the US Open,

As a pundit on 'BBC Radio 5 Live', former ATP ace Greg Rusedski commented on Novak's loss at the Championships and gave his honest verdict on the Serbian legend's future: “The new rivalry has arrived. We wanted to see Sinner and Alcaraz in the Major finals; they have separated themselves from the pack right now.”

Following his Wimbledon semifinal loss to Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic discussed the impact his recent groin injury had on his match. Here's more:

Novak Djokovic has canceled his Thursday afternoon practice at Wimbledon, the All England Club confirmed, one day after taking a scary fall in the final game of his win over No. 22 Flavio Cobolli (6-7,

He passed Roger Federer, who has made the final four of Wimbledon 13 times. Jimmy Connors has 11 appearances followed by Boris Becker with 9. It's another key record that adds to Djokovic's case as the best player to ever grace Wimbledon Centre Court.

No. 6 Novak Djokovic plays against No. 22 Flavio Cobolli in the Wimbledon quarterfinals today. Fans can watch this match for free online.