As the lush grass courts of Wimbledon buzz with anticipation, two of tennis’s most formidable figures—Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic—shared a rare and heartwarming moment during their training sessions. Amid the intensity of pre-tournament routines, the world No. 1 and the seven-time Wimbledon champion crossed paths in a friendly exchange that delighted onlookers and underscored the mutual respect between generations.

Sinner, who has steadily climbed to the top of the ATP rankings, has faced Djokovic in several high-stakes matches, including memorable encounters at Wimbledon in recent years. Their rivalry on court is fierce, but off court, their camaraderie was on full display. The two players were seen chatting and laughing between practice drills, offering a glimpse into the lighter side of elite competition.

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Jannik Sinner in 2025

At the moment ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 1^st of January 1970 when he was overcome by world no.30 Alexander Bublik 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the 2^nd round in Halle (draw).

Presently, during this year the Italian has managed to achieve an overall 19-3 match record. This year, Sinner won 1 tournament at the Australian Open. Sinner got to the final in Rome and French Open.

Sinner will compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 30th of June.

Novak Djokovic in 2025

Currently the world no.6, Novak played his last match on the 1^st of January 1970 when he lost to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-4 7-5 7-6(3) in the semifinal of the French Open (draw).

This year Djokovic achieved a 21-8 record. This year, the Serbian won 1 tournament in Geneva. The Serbian was the finalist in Miami.

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic fought against each other 9 times. Their current record is 5-4 for Sinner.

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