Sinner Advances to Wimbledon Semifinals Despite Elbow Injury

London, England – Jannik Sinner advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals on July 7, 2025, even after injuring his right elbow during his quarterfinal match. Sinner faced Grigor Dimitrov, who was forced to retire due to a pectoral injury.

The top-seeded Sinner had not dropped a set in the tournament until falling behind Dimitrov 6-3, 7-5. However, in the third set, with the score at 2-all, Dimitrov stopped play and retired. “I don’t take this as a win, at all,” Sinner said in an on-court interview. “This is just a very unfortunate moment to witness for all of us.”

Dimitrov’s retirement marks his fifth consecutive Grand Slam match where he has been unable to finish, the longest streak in the Open era. Dimitrov, a three-time major semifinalist, indicated he could not continue after serving and clutching his chest.

<p“Our match was halted when I used my left hand and sat on the grass,” said Dimitrov. “My pec,” he explained to Sinner, as medical personnel checked on him.

<pEarlier in the match, Sinner also appeared to be in trouble. He slipped and fell during the opening game, injuring his elbow while trying to brace himself with his racket. During a medical timeout while trailing 3-2 in the second set, Sinner received treatment for his injury, which visibly concerned his coaches.

<p“He’s been so unlucky in the past couple of years. An incredible player. A good friend of mine,” Sinner expressed about Dimitrov. “I hope he has a speedy recovery.” Sinner now looks forward to facing 10th-seeded Ben Shelton in the semifinals.

With his impressive performance, Sinner has only lost 17 games throughout the tournament, tying the record for the fewest in the Open era for a man at Wimbledon through three completed matches. His remarkable journey continues, as the match dynamics took a turning point when the stadium’s roof was closed due to fading sunlight.

As Sinner prepares for the semifinals against Shelton, he remains hopeful and determined despite lingering concerns about his elbow injury. “I’m looking forward to the next round; there’s no better stage to play tennis,” Sinner said.