Andre Agassi believes Novak Djokovic could not have changed the outcome of his Wimbledon semi-final defeat to defending champion Jannik Sinner. The eight-time Grand Slam winner said Djokovic executed his game plan perfectly but was simply outplayed by an unstoppable Sinner.
Djokovic falls short in straight sets
Djokovic, who turned 39 just months ago, was bidding for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title and a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam. However, he fell at the penultimate hurdle as Sinner produced an imperious display to win 6-4 6-4 6-4 on Centre Court. The World No.1 now advances to Sunday's final where he will face Alexander Zverev, while Djokovic's wait for a first Grand Slam since 2023 continues.
Djokovic came into the match after a gruelling five-hour quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime but looked fresh in the early stages under intense Wimbledon heat. However, he had no answer for Sinner's all-round excellence, with the Italian breaking once in each set as he cruised to victory in just under two and a half hours.
Agassi: 'Everything was answered by Sinner'
The result mirrors last year's semi-final, when an injury-affected Djokovic was swept aside by Sinner as the Italian went on to win Wimbledon for the first time. While Djokovic competed better on this occasion, Agassi struggled to see what else he could have done. Speaking in commentary on the BBC, Agassi said: 'Listen, if I had to find something critical that Novak didn't do or should have done, I wouldn't be able to. He really came out here with a clear game plan, he really came out here executing everything he can do to the best of his ability without hesitation. But everything was answered by Sinner.'
Sinner's dominance and Djokovic's drought
Sinner's victory extended his dominance over Djokovic, having also beaten him in the 2023 ATP Finals and the 2024 Australian Open semi-finals. Djokovic's last Grand Slam title came at the 2023 US Open, and his defeat means he will end 2026 without a major title for the third consecutive year. For Sinner, the win sets up a final against Zverev, who defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the other semi-final.
