The Unlikely Hero of Wimbledon: What Jannik Sinner's Upset Means for Tennis Jannik Sinner's dominant performance against Novak Djokovic on Friday was a much needed reminder that sometimes, skill trumps superstardom.
Sinner's 6 4, 6 4, 6 4 victory sent shockwaves through the tennis community and set up an intriguing matchup between the Italian and Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final.
Sinner's impressive growth as a player was on full display against Djokovic. After falling short at the Australian Open, Sinner has been on a tear, including his surprise win over Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals.