Daniil Medvedev: The Only Player to Defeat Both Sinner and Alcaraz at Wimbledon

Djokovic's Wimbledon Journey Takes a Hit

Novak Djokovic's quest for an eighth Wimbledon title and a record 25th Grand Slam championship faced a significant hurdle after he suffered a disappointing semifinal defeat against Jannik Sinner. The match, held on the iconic grass courts of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, ended with scores of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in favor of Sinner. This victory marked Sinner's first appearance in the final of his home Grand Slam, setting up a rematch with Carlos Alcaraz, who had previously triumphed over him in a thrilling five-set match at the French Open.

Medvedev vs. Sinner: A Historic Clash

In a notable encounter last year, Daniil Medvedev managed to defeat Jannik Sinner with a scoreline of 6-7(7), 6-4, 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3 at Wimbledon. This victory was significant as it ended a five-match losing streak against Sinner, who had previously bested Medvedev in their last encounters, including the Australian Open final earlier that year.

Medvedev's Dominance Over Alcaraz

Daniil Medvedev showcased his prowess against Carlos Alcaraz during Wimbledon 2021, where he defeated the young Spaniard 6-4, 6-1, 6-2, advancing to the third round. At that time, Alcaraz was just 18 years old and had recently made a remarkable ascent in the rankings.

Medvedev's Unexpected Exit in 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Daniil Medvedev, the former US Open champion, faced an early exit at Wimbledon 2025, losing in the first round to Benjamin Bonzi from France. This defeat marked the first time in seven Wimbledon appearances that Medvedev was unable to progress beyond the opening round, ending his streak of semifinal appearances.