Wimbledon semifinals: Can Djokovic topple Sinner?

WIMBLEDON, England -- Six weeks ago, it seemed as if Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were on a collision course to meet in the French Open final.

With two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz out due to injury, the path for Sinner and Djokovic -- conveniently placed on opposite sides of the draw -- to the men's final seemed all but certain. It was a golden opportunity for both. For Sinner, winning the title would mean the completion of the career Grand Slam and the summation of a dominant spring that saw him win five Masters 1000-level events. For Djokovic, it was the chance to secure the record with 25 major titles.