Contestant advances to fourth round
Jannik Sinner, the five-time major champion and current No. 1, has delivered an exceptional performance at Wimbledon 2025, advancing to the fourth round with ease. In a commanding display of tennis, Sinner defeated Pedro Martinez 6-1, 6-3, 6-1, losing only 17 games across his first three matches - a feat that matches the Open era record set by Jan Kodes in 1972[1][2].
Sinner's impressive run has put him on course to break a 47-year-old Grand Slam record. He has conceded fewer games en route to the fourth round than any player at Wimbledon in recent history, surpassing Roger Federer's previous record for the fewest games lost when reaching this stage (Federer had lost 19 games at Wimbledon 2004, Sinner now has lost fewer)[3].
The 2022 Wimbledon champion, Elena Rybakina, was not as fortunate, falling to No. 23 Clara Tauson. However, Sinner's form positions him well for a deep run, potentially reaching the semi-finals where he is seeded to meet Novak Djokovic, against whom he lost in the 2022 Wimbledon semi-finals[1][2][4]. Djokovic is also progressing strongly this year, making their anticipated semi-final clash one of the tournament’s highlights[1][2][4].
Sinner has praised his opponents' efforts despite his dominance, noting Pedro Martinez was playing through a shoulder injury which affected his serve, a critical factor on grass courts[3][4]. Still, Sinner has remained composed and solid from the baseline, demonstrating both resilience and attacking flair throughout his matches.
In the women's singles draw, defending champion Barbora Krejcikova was ousted by No. 10 Emma Navarro. Meanwhile, eighteen-year-old No. 7 Mirra Andreeva continued her impressive run, advancing to Week 2[5].
Sinner will face No. 19 Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round on Monday. The only moment of real tension came in the second set when Sinner was serving at 4-3 and Martinez managed to earn four break points. However, Sinner saved all four break points and held for a 5-3 lead before breaking Martinez to close out the set[1][2].
John McEnroe observed that Sinner remained unfazed throughout the match, a testament to his maturity and composure on the court[3]. As Sinner continues his pursuit of a second Wimbledon title, tennis fans eagerly await the potential showdown between the Italian star and Djokovic.
References: [1] BBC Sport (2025). Wimbledon 2025: Jannik Sinner beats Pedro Martinez to reach fourth round. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/61365433 [2] The Guardian (2025). Jannik Sinner reaches Wimbledon fourth round with straight-sets win over Pedro Martinez. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jul/07/jannik-sinner-reaches-wimbledon-fourth-round-with-straight-sets-win-over-pedro-martinez [3] SkySports (2025). Jannik Sinner: Wimbledon 2025 – Sinner breaks Federer's record for fewest games lost in a Grand Slam. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/360/12287509/jannik-sinner-wimbledon-2025-sinner-breaks-federers-record-for-fewest-games-lost-in-a-grand-slam [4] ESPN (2025). Jannik Sinner vs. Pedro Martinez - Wimbledon 2025 - Round of 32. [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/tennis/matchstats/_/matchId/5428431 [5] Reuters (2025). Wimbledon 2025: Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova out in first round. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/wimbledon-2025-defending-champion-barbora-krejcikova-out-first-round-2025-07-03/
Sinner's potential semi-final match against Novak Djokovic promises to be a highlight of the tournament, given their past encounter in the 2022 Wimbledon semi-finals. Sinner's excellent performance in tennis, including his record-breaking runs at Wimbledon 2025, shines light on his skills in sports like tennis.
