Sinner, after overcoming Djokovic: "I knew today I had to raise the level"

Fernando Murciego | 10 Jul 2026 | 21.02

Sinner, after overcoming Djokovic: "I knew that today I had to raise the level." Source: Getty

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Jannik Sinner once again showed why he is going through the best moment of his career by reaching another Wimbledon final after convincingly defeating Novak Djokovic. The world number one delivered a very solid performance on the grass of the All England Club and then analyzed the keys to the match in the press conference.

The Italian appeared before the media with a calm and ambitious speech, yet without losing respect for an opponent he once again praised. Sinner admitted he needed to raise his level to compete against Djokovic, highlighted the work done with his team in the preceding days, and stated that facing the Serbian remains one of the biggest challenges on the circuit. Additionally, he also spoke about the confidence with which Zverev arrives after winning Roland Garros and explained how he will approach the hours leading up to a final that could bring him closer to another Grand Slam.

Jannik Sinner analyzes his victory over Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon

"Mentally, I knew I had to raise my level, and today I achieved it. The work we did in the last few days to find a good rhythm helped me a lot; my team did a great job to put both my body and mind in the best possible conditions. Against Novak, if you want to compete on even terms, you have to play your best tennis. Today I served very well, and that helped me a lot. The match could have turned if I had been broken in the third set because that's tennis, but I'm very happy with how I handled every situation."

Nice words towards a tennis legend

"You always feel pressure before playing against Novak. I like it because that's why I train, to face this type of challenges. In Grand Slams, facing him is completely different from doing it in other tournaments; it's incredible to see that he continues to produce this level. I watched the match he played against Felix, and it was spectacular; he is a true inspiration for all of us and for the new generation. Having the honor to play against him and feel that pressure can only help me keep growing."

Sinner assesses his upcoming duel with Zverev in the final

"It will be a very different match from all we have played before; on grass, there are fewer exchanges, and the serve is even more important. Alexander is playing incredible tennis; winning Roland Garros has given him enormous confidence, and it shows in how he's competing. He's being very aggressive, serving very strong, and playing with a lot of calmness. I will try to play my best tennis on Sunday, and we'll see what happens."

Jannik Sinner assesses his pass to the Wimbledon 2026 final. Source: Getty

His philosophy for facing the Wimbledon final

"I don't have superstitions; I'm a very normal person. I like spending time with my team and friends when they're here. Probably tomorrow, I'll watch the England match and rest a bit more in the morning. I also try to enjoy these moments because I know how difficult it is to reach a Grand Slam final. You have to live the process and appreciate these days because they are very special."

Second consecutive final in London

"I'm very happy to be back in the Wimbledon final. Today was a very tough match, but I think I delivered a great performance. Being in another Grand Slam final is a fantastic feeling, and I hope to offer my best version also on Sunday."

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