Novak Djokovic has continued his remarkable run at Wimbledon by securing a place in the men’s singles final for the fifth consecutive year. The second seed displayed a dominant performance in the semi-finals against Jannik Sinner, the Italian eighth seed. Djokovic emerged victorious with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), positioning himself just one win away from clinching his eighth men’s title at Wimbledon, a feat that would equal the current record.

At the age of 36, the Serbian tennis star has the opportunity to secure his 24th major title, thereby matching the existing record. On Sunday, Djokovic will face either Spanish top seed Carlos Alcaraz or Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev in the final. The two competitors, who will face off in the second semi-final later on Friday, are vying for their first-ever appearance in the final at the All England Club.

In contrast, Djokovic is set to participate in his ninth Wimbledon final, further adding to his remarkable record at the prestigious tournament.

It will also be a record 35th Grand Slam final appearance after he surpassed the tally he previously shared with American Chris Evert.

Djokovic has not lost a completed match at Wimbledon since 2016 and has not been beaten on Centre Court since 2013.

“In the semi-finals, it was always going to be a very close and very tense match,” said Djokovic, who is 14 years older than Sinner.

“That was the case and the scoreline doesn’t give the reality of what was happening on the court. It was super close.

“Jannik has proven why he is one of the leaders of the next generation and one of the best players in the world.

“I tried not to look at age as a hindrance or a factor of the outcome. I guess 36 is the new 26.”