Daijiworld Media Network - London
London, Jul 7: As Wimbledon enters its second week, the action intensifies with Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner set for crucial fourth-round clashes on Monday, potentially paving the way for a blockbuster semi-final showdown. On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek continues her grass-court evolution as she targets only her second Wimbledon quarter-final.
Djokovic, chasing a historic 25th Grand Slam title, faces Australian ace Alex de Minaur, a player who’s in red-hot form and has dropped just one set so far. “He’s playing the tennis of his life,” Djokovic said, acknowledging the challenge. “You’re not super excited to play Alex on grass—he’s quick and a complete player.”
De Minaur, now fit, gets a shot at redemption after missing their Wimbledon quarter-final last year due to injury. Currently ranked world No. 11, the Aussie is seen as a serious contender.
Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner, the current world No. 1, has been nearly flawless at the All England Club. The Italian has lost just 17 games—matching a record set in 1972—and is yet to drop serve. He meets Grigor Dimitrov, who reached the Wimbledon semis in 2014 but hasn’t gone past the fourth round since.
"We’re in the second week of Wimbledon. Let’s have fun," said the 34-year-old Dimitrov, aware of the narrowing window to make Grand Slam impact.
On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek seems to be finally cracking the grass code. After a rare early exit at Roland Garros, the five-time Grand Slam champion used the extra time to adapt to grass, reaching her first grass final in Bad Homburg last week.
“This year on grass, I had moments where I just felt comfortable,” Swiatek said. “It was just pretty smooth.”
She faces Clara Tauson next, with the draw opening up significantly after top seeds exited early. With only Aryna Sabalenka remaining among the top six seeds, Swiatek could cruise into the final without facing another top-10 player.
With form, history, and opportunity converging, Wimbledon’s second week promises high-stakes drama and potential history in the making.