Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic, to play for 2nd Wimbledon title

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner will play for his second consecutive Wimbledon title after defeating seven-time champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals Friday.

Since being down two sets to one in the first round against Miomir Kecmanovic, Sinner has won 17 consecutive sets this fortnight. He joined Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as the only players to beat Djokovic three times in straight sets at majors, excluding retirements.

"I knew mentally," Sinner said, "that today I had to raise my level, which I've done."