Sinner downs Mochizuki to reach fifth Wimbledon quarterfinal

Defending champion Jannik Sinner moved closer to retaining his Wimbledon title, reaching the quarterfinals for the fifth time in his career. The Italian star defeated Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6(0), 6-3, extending his winning streak at the All England Club to 11 consecutive matches.

Sinner, who requested the Centre Court roof be closed during the second set, showcased his dominance by winning the tiebreak decisively. He has now won four matches in the current tournament, adding to the seven victories that secured him the trophy last year. His next opponent in the quarterfinals will be veteran German player Jan Lennard Struff.

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Sinner, who asked for the roof to be closed after the eighth game of the second set, with 4-4, added his eleventh consecutive victory at the All England Club between the seven that gave him the trophy last year and the four he has now.

This marks Sinner's fifth consecutive appearance in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, a feat that places him among an elite group of players in the Open Era. He is now the second active player, after Novak Djokovic, to achieve this milestone. Sinner's journey includes a remarkable record against lower-ranked opponents, having never lost in a Grand Slam against a player ranked as low as Mochizuki, who is currently 151st in the world.

Having already won his first Wimbledon title last year and reached finals in all four Grand Slams, Sinner is aiming to become the tenth player in history to successfully defend his Wimbledon crown. His dominant performance in 2026, where he has won five Masters 1000 titles and lost only three matches, further solidifies his status as a top contender.

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He awaits the veteran German Jan Lennard Struff, who defeated the Polish Hubert Hurkacz.