Sinner Triumphs Over Struff, Secures Spot in Wimbledon Semi‑Finals

Jannik Sinner, the current Wimbledon champion, recorded a commanding straight‑sets victory over Jan‑Lennard Struff, 7-5 7-6(4) 6-3, on Tuesday at the All England Club. The win moves Sinner into the semi‑finals, where he will meet either Novak Djokovic, the seven‑time winner, or Felix Auger‑Aliassime, the third‑seeded contender, in Friday's draw.

After conceding the opening game, Sinner rebounded quickly. Struff attempted to disrupt Sinner's rhythm with heavy forehands and frequent net rushes, earning a brief early break in the second set. However, Sinner countered with a decisive break, keeping the set tight and finally taking the set point at 5-4, 30/40.

Sinner's resilience shone through as he delivered three pivotal serves – two unreturnable and an ace – which turned the tide. A strong performance in the second‑set tie‑break gave him a lead that he held for the remainder of the 2‑hour‑35‑minute encounter.

In the post‑match interview, Sinner explained, "The second set could have gone either way; tie‑breaks are always 50/50. Being ahead in games changes the dynamic, so the third set felt more relaxed. Struff's first‑serve percentage dropped, giving me a little more breathing room. Winning in three sets makes me very happy, though he is a tough competitor."

The victory adds to Sinner's ongoing streak of 30 successive wins and follows his recent Masters title. Despite a surprise second‑round exit at Roland Garros against Juan Manuel Cerundolo, Sinner displayed top form upon his return to Wimbledon.