- Jannik Sinner overcame Shintaro Mochizuki on Centre Court in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals of Wimbledon.
- The match ended with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (0), 6-3; in total, the Italian won by three sets.
- Mochizuki, according to L’Équipe, is 23 years old, and with a 151st-place ranking at Wimbledon 2026, he is the lowest-ranked player to reach the third round.
The reigning Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner beat Shintaro Mochizuki in four sets on Centre Court. According to the match statistics, Sinner won 6-3, 7-6 (0), 6-3.
In a publication, it is stated that Mochizuki before the match described Sinner as a “celebrity,” and also noted that he had a lot of supporters. The material also says that Mochizuki showed how many points he earned in total, and that Sinner controlled the game.
After the match, Sinner spoke about the fact that he had already won the match, and that it was clear from the beginning; he also said that he had a chance to win. He also said that Mochizuki’s style is very similar to his, and that he will be a tough opponent.
English media about Mochizuki point out that he is a left-handed tennis player, that he is 23 years old and that his ATP ranking is 151st. The article also notes that Mochizuki won a tournament at grass in 2019; his best result at Wimbledon is reaching the third round.
According to L’Équipe, Mochizuki’s playing style is “very similar” to Sinner’s: he serves well, plays aggressively, and is strong at the net. The article also reports that Mochizuki (1.75 m, 70 kg) wins more points with his forehand than with his backhand.
That is why Mochizuki’s match with Sinner is expected to be very difficult, because the Italian is strong in rallies and is able to control the pace of the game. The match is also expected to be long, with both players fighting for every point.