Jannik Sinner overcomes injury fears to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

10 Jul 2025 • 1:54 AM MYT
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  • Jannik Sinner, the world No 1, defeated Ben Shelton in their Wimbledon quarter-final match.
  • Despite pre-match speculation regarding an elbow injury, Sinner secured a 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4 victory.
  • Sinner's coach had previously indicated a reduction in his forehand speed, yet Sinner appeared to be in full control of his game during the match.
  • Ben Shelton, the American 10th seed, received strong crowd support and displayed resilience, saving two match points before his eventual defeat.
  • Sinner commented after the match that his elbow injury had significantly improved and that the atmosphere helped his performance.

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