Wimbledon Men's Semifinal Preview: Who Reaches Sunday's Final?

Wimbledon's men's semifinals are set, and the contrast between the two matches couldn't be sharper. In one corner, a blockbuster rematch between the defending champion and a seven-time winner. In the other, a home-crowd fairytale looking to continue against a German in career-best form. Only two of the four will make Sunday's final. Here's how both semifinals stack up.

Semifinal Schedule

Note the order: tradition usually has the top half of the draw play first on semifinal Friday, but organisers have flipped it this year, putting Zverev vs Fery on before Sinner vs Djokovic. It's a decision that's raised eyebrows given Fery's status as the home favourite.

How Both Sides Got Here

The quarterfinals told two quite different stories about effort levels. Novak Djokovic survived a five-set, five-hour-plus marathon against Felix Auger-Aliassime, the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history, winning 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-6(4) to reach a record eighth consecutive Wimbledon semifinal. Jannik Sinner, by contrast, cruised past Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets and hasn't dropped a set at the Championships since a five-set scare in the first round.

On the other side of the draw, Alexander Zverev finally ended a seven-match losing streak against Taylor Fritz, winning in straight sets to reach his maiden Wimbledon semifinal. Wildcard Arthur Fery produced the tournament's biggest upset, bagelling ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in the third set to become just the second British wildcard to reach the Wimbledon men's semifinals in the Open Era.

Semifinal 1: Alexander Zverev vs Arthur Fery

These two have never played each other. Zverev, fresh off winning his first major at Roland Garros last month, hasn't lost to anyone outside the world's top 100 since April 2024, a streak that will be directly evaluated here, since Fery is ranked outside the top 100. Fery does have some evidence he can trouble strong opposition, having beaten world No. 10 Flavio Cobolli to reach this stage, and he'll have the full support of a partisan home crowd on Centre Court.

• Our read: Zverev is the form player and the stronger overall package, but a raucous home crowd and Fery's fearless shot-making have already produced one upset this tournament. Don't be surprised if this is closer than the seeding suggests.

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Semifinal 2: Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic

Sinner leads the overall head-to-head 6-5, but Djokovic won their most recent meeting at the Australian Open semifinals in January. The two have met three times before at Wimbledon, with Sinner winning in straight sets in last year's semifinal on his way to the title. Sinner is the defending champion with four major titles to his name; Djokovic is chasing a record-extending 25th major and an eighth Wimbledon crown.

The freshness gap here is real and worth watching. Djokovic spent over five hours on court in his marathon quarterfinal, while Sinner needed barely half that time to see off Struff. Add in a forecast of around 31 degrees Celsius on semifinal Friday, and the physical test facing Djokovic is significant, though it's worth noting Sinner himself has a known history of struggling in hot, humid conditions, having suffered a collapse in similar heat during his French Open second-round match last month.

• Our read: Sinner enters as the fresher player and the reigning champion, but Djokovic's experience in exactly these knockout situations, at exactly this venue, makes him more than capable of overcoming the fatigue factor.

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Who Reaches the Final?

Zverev's overall form and Sinner's freshness both point one way, but Wimbledon semifinals rarely follow the seeding sheet perfectly, especially with a red-hot home underdog in one match and a five-time Wimbledon finalist chasing history in the other. Whoever wins the Djokovic-Sinner match is the more obvious favourite for Sunday, but Fery's run has already defied the odds once this fortnight.

How to Bet on the Wimbledon Men's Semifinals

• Match winner: The headline market for both semifinals - check the men's singles matches page.
• Set betting: Worth considering in the Zverev-Fery match specifically, given the lack of head-to-head history and Fery's unpredictable, high-variance game style.
• In-play betting: With heat, fatigue, and an unusual schedule all in play, this is a semifinal Friday where conditions could shift quickly - follow the action live on the tennis in-play page.

Odds move quickly once play gets underway, so treat any figure here as a snapshot and check live pricing before you bet.

FAQs: Wimbledon Men's Semifinals

Who is playing in the Wimbledon men's semifinals?

Alexander Zverev plays Arthur Fery, and Jannik Sinner plays Novak Djokovic, both on Centre Court on Friday 10 July.

How many Wimbledon titles has Novak Djokovic won?

Seven, and he's chasing an eighth. He also holds the record for most men's major titles overall, with 24.

Is Jannik Sinner the defending Wimbledon champion?

Yes. Sinner won his first Wimbledon title in 2025 and is the top seed defending his crown this year.

Who is Arthur Fery?

A British wildcard ranked outside the world's top 100 who has produced one of the standout runs of the tournament, beating world No. 10 Flavio Cobolli to reach his maiden Grand Slam semifinal, only the second British wildcard to do so at Wimbledon in the Open Era.

Why did Djokovic's quarterfinal take so long?

His five-set win over Felix Auger-Aliassime went the full distance and lasted more than five hours, becoming the longest quarterfinal in Wimbledon history.

Where can I bet on the Wimbledon men's semifinals?

You can check live odds and betting markets on the men's singles matches page at Sportsbet.io, with in-play markets available via the tennis in-play page once matches are underway.

Get Ready for Semifinal Friday

A blockbuster rematch, a home-crowd fairytale, and a place in Sunday's final on the line. Check the latest odds on the men's singles matches page, follow the action live on the tennis in-play page, and see the current promotions available at Sportsbet.io.

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