LONDON: World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a commanding performance on Friday, defeating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-finals of the Wimbledon Championships. The 23-year-old Italian ended Djokovic’s bid for an eighth Wimbledon crown and cemented his place in the final of the prestigious Grand Slam for the very first time.

Sinner’s clinical display of powerful groundstrokes and composure under pressure earned him not only a ticket to Sunday’s final but also a spot in the record books. At just 23 years and 318 days old, he became the youngest player in the Open Era to reach four consecutive Grand Slam finals—surpassing the legendary Roger Federer, who held the previous record at 24 years and 294 days.

The Italian star will now face world number two Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in what promises to be a thrilling championship clash between the top two seeds. The final is set for Sunday, July 13, marking another milestone in Sinner’s fast-rising career.