Summary

  • Watch and listen to live BBC coverage of day 12 at Wimbledon (UK only)

  • Jannik Sinner claims dominant straight-set win over Novak Djokovic to reach final against Carlos Alcaraz

  • Pair played an epic French Open final just five weeks ago, with Alcaraz winning

  • Two-time defending champion Alcaraz earlier beat Taylor Fritz to extend winning streak to 24 matches

  • Sinner and Alcaraz are world number one and two respectively

  • Alcaraz has won five majors and Sinner three

  • Choose from all 18 courts on BBC iPlayer

  1. Postpublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner 0-0 Djokovic*

    Who will Carlos Alcaraz be facing in Sunday's Wimbledon final? Let's find out.

  2. Postpublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner v Djokovic

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC One

    When we reflect on the head-to-head and grass-court tennis, that's where Djokovic has the advantage. In terms of ball-striking, power and precision, I give that to Sinner.

    It's going to be another very close match and will boil down to the important points. If you're going to ask me for a prediction, I'd go for Jannik Sinner.

  3. Postpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner v Djokovic

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Jannik Sinner still has that strapping to his elbow.

    He said he would be "100%" to face Novak Djokovic today so could just be a precaution.

    We'll see.

    No visible strapping or anything like that for Djokovic.

  4. Technical troubles for De la Puentepublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 11 July

    De la Puente 0-6 3-4 Hewett

    Not what Martin de la Puente needs when he is trying to get back on level terms with Alfie Hewett in this match.

    Great Britain's Hewett gets the hold of his own serve but there then appears to be an issue with the Spaniard's chair.

    He has to get some running repairs to the wheel at the back before he can continue.

    It doesn't seem to have impacted De la Puente's concentration, though, as he holds his serve and fist pumps to celebrate.

    Still just the one break in it.

  5. Watch: How Sinner went from 'nearly man' to 'the man'published at 16:53 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner v Djokovic

    Today at Wimbledon presenter Qasa Alom takes a look at how Jannik Sinner's improvement in recent years stemmed in part from a loss to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon three years ago.

    Media caption,

    'Predictable' - How Djokovic advice helped shape Sinner's game

  6. Postpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner v Djokovic

    Marion Bartoli
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I think if Novak has a chance to beat Jannik now, it's on grass and on this court.

    The problem is the past four meetings have gone to Sinner and the last one was very recent at Roland Garros. But on that occasion, Novak had a few chances.

    I still give Sinner a slight edge but I think Djokovic has a massive chance to put out the upset here today on this court.

  7. Postpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner v Djokovic

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The head-to-head is interesting. Sinner leads 5-4, Djokovic has beaten Sinner twice here at Wimbledon so he's won the grass-court matches, but Sinner has won their last four encounters.

    You'd have to think Sinner will come through that one but you can never write off a great champion like Djokovic.

  8. Postpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner v Djokovic

    As the players make that walk from the locker room to Centre Court, let's hear what a couple of our BBC pundits think about how this second semi-final will pan out...

  9. Postpublished at 16:47 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner v Djokovic

    Tracy Austin
    Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC Two

    For a few matches now, we've seen Novak pull back and try to loosen up the chest area. I saw him do yoga during one match, and then the biggest worry was that slip on match point in his last match because it was a nasty slip.

    As he said, everybody falls on grass. But at 38, the body doesn't heal as quickly and it's more rigid.

    He didn't practise yesterday and I think that was a good idea.

  10. Postpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner v Djokovic

    John Lloyd
    Former GB Davis Cup captain on BBC Two

    At this stage of the tournament, everybody's got something [that's hurting] and there are always a few little niggles. The question with Novak is how bad his is.

    If it's bad where he's really worried about it, he's in big trouble going against Jannik Sinner, but hopefully he'll be OK.

  11. Sinner sees off Sheltonpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner v Djokovic

    Jannik Sinner was somewhat fortunate to make it through to the quarter-finals, having trailed Grigor Dimitrov by two sets before the Bulgarian had to retire injured.

    But the Italian made the most of his second chance was back on form against Ben Shelton to get through to today's semis.

    Media caption,

    Sinner sees off Shelton in straight sets to seal semi-final berth

  12. De la Puente holdspublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 11 July

    De la Puente 0-6 2-3 Hewett*

    Martin de la Puente has definitely upped his level in this second set.

    The Spaniard puts the pressure on Alfie Hewett's serve but the defending champion manages to get the hold to 30 and back up the break.

    Third seed De la Puente then shows his mettle to hold his own serve and keep it at just one break in this second set.

  13. Djokovic defeats Cobollipublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner v Djokovic

    Novak Djokovic lost the first set of his quarter-final to Flavio Cobolli but recovered to win in four - although a late slip on the grass has led to more concerns about his fitness heading into today's semi-final.

    Media caption,

    Djokovic overcomes injury scare to wrap up victory over Cobolli

  14. Postpublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 11 July

    Sinner v Djokovic

    We don't have much time to recover from that win for Carlos Alcaraz - Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will be on Centre Court in about 10 minutes' time.

  15. Postpublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 11 July

    Fritz 4-6 7-5 3-6 6-7 (6-8) Alcaraz

    Carlos AlcarazImage source, PA Media

    More from Carlos Alcaraz, who has now won 24 matches in a row:

    "I'm not thinking about the winning streak or the results at all. This is my dream - stepping on these beautiful courts and playing tennis in the most beautiful tournaments in the world. That's all I try to think at every tournament and why I try to bring the joy to the courts."

    On trying to complete a hat-trick of Wimbledon wins:

    "Right now I don't want to think about Sunday. I just want to enjoy this moment and that I've got to a third final in a row. I will have to time think about Sunday, I'm going to watch the other semi-final as well and let's see."

    On the Djokovic-Sinner semi-final:

    "This is one of the most exciting matches we have on tour right now. As a huge fan of tennis, I'll try to watch as much as I can."

  16. Postpublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 11 July

    Fritz 4-6 7-5 3-6 6-7 (6-8) Alcaraz

    Carlos Alcaraz, speaking on court after reaching the Wimbledon final with a four-set win over Taylor Fritz on Centre Court:

    "It was a really difficult match as always when I have to play against Taylor. Even tougher with the conditions, it was really hot today.

    "I'm just really happy with everything that I've done today. I dealt with the nerves - playing here in a semi-final is not easy.

    "I'm really proud with the way I stayed calm and thought clearly. I'm pleased about my level today."

  17. Hewett and De la Puente trade breakspublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 11 July

    De la Puente 0-6 1-2 Hewett*

    Ooo, a little misjudgement there from Alfie Hewett.

    The second seed expected a forehand to go long from Martin de la Puente, but it catches the back of the baseline and brings up break point.

    Hewett saves the first, but a wayward shot from the defending champion hands De la Puente the break and his first game of the match.

    Defending champion Hewett puts the pressure straight back on the Spaniard taking him to deuce and break point.

    The third seed saves the first, but he can't do the same with the second and Hewett gets the break straight back.

  18. Postpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 11 July

    Fritz 4-6 7-5 3-6 6-7 (6-8) Alcaraz

    Andre Agassi
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC One

    Taylor - well done. You're paving the way for every American to believe they should and can expect more from themselves.

    You're a hell of a competitor, you deserve every bit of this and you're going to get yourt chances so please stay with it. Keep making good decisions and I can't wait to watch more of you.

  19. Postpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 11 July

    Fritz 4-6 7-5 3-6 6-7 (6-8) Alcaraz

    Andrew Castle
    BBC Sport tennis commentator on BBC One

    The defence of Wimbledon goes on for this wonderful 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz.

    A great tournament for Taylor Fritz, a great match.

    I don't know what you're doing at 4pm on Sunday but you should watch the men's singles final because Carlos Alcaraz is going to be in it.

    You just can't take your eyes off this kid, he's doing new things with a tennis ball and thrilling a new audience.

  20. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Alcarazpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 11 July

    Fritz 4-6 7-5 3-6 6-7 (6-8) Alcaraz

    Carlos AlcarazImage source, PA Media

    Wow, wow, wow.

    Carlos Alcaraz has done it.

    From the brink of a fifth set, to sealing a third straight Wimbledon final.

    Carlos Alcaraz won four points in a row there to completely turn the tie-break - and the match - on its head.

    What a player.