Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner start time: Wimbledon men’s semi-finals schedule

Seven-time champion Djokovic takes on world No 1 Sinner in a thrilling last four clash at Wimbledon

Friday 11 July 2025 03:52 BST

Djokovic eyes 'dominant' Sinner and Alcaraz

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Day 12 at Wimbledon 2025 sees the semi-finals arrive in the men’s draw, with two terrific match-ups on Centre Court.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, eyeing a third consecutive title at the All England Club, opens up proceedings against world No 5 Taylor Fritz. While Alcaraz is no stranger to the big occasion in SW19, this will be the American’s first semi-final at Wimbledon.

Yet the second match is the blockbuster tie. World No 1 Jannik Sinner is looking to reach the Wimbledon final for the first time as he takes on seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, in a rematch of their French Open semi-final five weeks ago.

Djokovic, 38, cancelled his practice session on Thursday but is set to compete against Italian 23-year-old Sinner, who has won their last four meetings. Djokovic, however, won their last two meetings at Wimbledon, in 2023 and 2022.

Here is the order of play for day 12 at Wimbledon:

What time is Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner?

Djokovic and Sinner are the second match on Centre Court on Friday, where play starts at 1:30pm (BST).

Depending on the length of the first match between Alcaraz and Fritz, we can expect the two players on court around 4pm (BST).

Day 12 order of play - Friday 11 July

CENTRE COURT - SHOW COURT - 13:30 START

Taylor Fritz (USA) [5] vs Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [2]

Jannik Sinner (ITA) [1] vs Novak Djokovic (SRB) [6]

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