World No. 1 Jannik Sinner showed grit and poise on Tuesday as he overcame a lingering elbow injury to defeat American Ben Shelton in straight sets and advance to the Wimbledon semifinals. Playing with a compression sleeve and kinesiology tape on his right arm, Sinner relied on sharp serving and tactical consistency to claim a 7–6(2), 6–4, 6–4 victory on Centre Court.
The 22-year-old Italian had injured his elbow in a fall during the fourth round but looked in control throughout the match. He dominated his service games, winning 27 of 29 first-serve points in the opening set and cruising through a dominant tiebreak. In both the second and third sets, Sinner secured early breaks and never allowed Shelton—known for his powerful left-handed serve—to settle into a rhythm.
Shelton, seeded 10th and playing in his first Wimbledon quarterfinal, showed flashes of brilliance but couldn’t match Sinner’s precision and composure under pressure. The American saved multiple break points to stay close in the second set but struggled to mount a comeback as the match progressed.
With the win, Sinner moves into his second career Wimbledon semifinal, where he will face either 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic or fellow Italian Flavio Cobolli. As he continues to chase his first Wimbledon title, Sinner’s blend of physical resilience and strategic maturity has firmly established him as the man to beat at this year’s tournament.
