Jannik Sinner Advances Wimbledon Semis Despite Elbow Injury

World number one Jannik Sinner overcame concerns about an elbow injury to advance to the Wimbledon semi-finals with a straight-sets victory over American 10th seed Ben Shelton. Despite wearing a protective sleeve and experiencing some discomfort during the match, Sinner demonstrated resilience and clinical play, securing a 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4 win and marking his 20th consecutive victory against American players. He had sustained the injury during his fourth-round match against Grigor Dimitrov but continued to progress after Dimitrov retired injured. Sinner expressed confidence in his recovery, stating he would be '100%' for his highly anticipated semi-final against seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, aiming to become the first Italian man to win Wimbledon. Throughout the match, Sinner showed mental toughness, managing pain with medication and focusing on the moment, while his performance was bolstered by strong crowd support. This marks Sinner's second Wimbledon semi-final appearance, reinforcing his status as a top contender for the title.