Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match: Date, time, when and where to watch in UK, USA, India, France and more
Novak Djokovic is one win away from another Wimbledon final after producing one of the most memorable victories of his career. The Serbian star battled past Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set quarter-final to reach the last four at the All England Club.The 39-year-old showed incredible determination during the five-hour and 15-minute contest. Despite taking a medical timeout for a calf issue, Djokovic held his nerve to seal a dramatic victory. He now faces an even tougher challenge as he prepares to meet defending champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster Wimbledon 2026 semi-final.
When is Novak Djokovic’s next Wimbledon 2026 match?
Novak Djokovic will return to Centre Court on Friday, July 10, for his Wimbledon 2026 semi-final against Jannik Sinner. The match is scheduled as the opening contest on Centre Court, with play beginning at 1:30pm BST. That means fans in India can watch the action from 6:00pm IST.The Serbian heads into the semi-final after surviving the longest Wimbledon quarter-final in tournament history. His victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime lasted five hours and 15 minutes, finishing just minutes before the All England Club’s 11pm curfew. The extra day of rest could prove vital as Djokovic continues to recover from the calf problem that required treatment during the match.Standing between Djokovic and another Wimbledon final is defending champion Jannik Sinner. The Italian booked his place in the semi-finals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff. Sinner has looked dominant throughout the tournament and arrives fresh after spending far less time on court than his Serbian rival.The clash also brings back memories of last year’s Wimbledon semi-final. Sinner defeated Djokovic on his way to lifting the title and will start this meeting as the favourite once again. His speed, powerful groundstrokes and confidence have made him one of the toughest players on grass this season.However, Djokovic’s experience means he cannot be counted out. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has built a reputation for producing his best tennis in the biggest matches.
When and where to watch Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Wimbledon 2026 semi-final match?
Fans around the world will be able to watch the highly anticipated contest live. In the United Kingdom, coverage will be available on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Viewers in the United States can tune in through ESPN and ESPN+. Fans in India can watch on the Star Sports Network and stream the match on JioHotstar.Canadian viewers can follow the action on TSN and TSN+, while Australian fans can watch through Channel 9, 9Now and Stan Sport. In France, the semi-final will be shown on Eurosport and beIN Sports, while Sky Italia holds the broadcast rights in Italy.With a place in the Wimbledon final at stake, all eyes will be on Centre Court. Sinner enters the match in outstanding form, but Djokovic has repeatedly shown throughout his career that he thrives under pressure.
