Jannik Sinner wore a protective arm sleeve during his Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton. This was because he hurt his right elbow in his Round of 16 match against Grigor Dimitrov.
During the first set of that Round of 16 match, Sinner slipped on the grass and used his right arm to stop the fall. This caused sharp pain in his elbow. Although he continued to play and even won the match, he took a medical timeout and later had the elbow checked.
As a precaution, Sinner had an MRI scan and skipped outdoor practice the day before the quarterfinal. The sleeve is there to protect and support his elbow while he plays powerful shots, especially serves and forehands.
Despite the minor injury, Sinner is still playing with confidence and is aiming for his first Wimbledon title.
'It’s Good To Break The Curse': Novak Djokovic Pokes Fun At Roger Federer After Long-Awaited Win In His Presence During Wimbledon 2025; Video
Novak Djokovic brought a light-hearted moment to Centre Court following his hard-fought four-set win over Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the Wimbledon Round of 16. After dropping the opening set 1-6, the Serbian star stormed back to win 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and secure his place in the quarterfinals.
But it wasn’t just the tennis that got the crowd buzzing. During his on-court interview, Djokovic made a cheeky reference to tennis legend Roger Federer, who was in attendance for the match. With a smile, Djokovic said, “It’s probably the first time he’s watched me and I’ve won the match. The last couple I lost. It’s good to break the curse.”
The crowd erupted with laughter and applause at the comment, highlighting the mutual respect and history shared between the two greats. Federer, who was seated in the Royal Box, acknowledged the moment with a smile and a nod.
Djokovic’s comment was a nod to his recent losses in front of Federer, adding a humorous twist to an otherwise intense afternoon on court. Now into his 16th Wimbledon quarterfinal, the seven-time champion looks in strong form as he continues his chase for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.
