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Ruthless Sinner Powers Into Wimbledon Last 16
Defending champion Jannik Sinner powered into the Wimbledon fourth round on Friday with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over American Jenson Brooksby at the All England Club.
Following a five-set battle against Miomir Kecmanovic and a two-tie-break tussle with Nuno Borges, the 24-year-old arrived at this match seeking a drama-free performance.
Sinner reached the last 16 for the fifth time, equaling Nicola Pietrangeli's Italian record for most Wimbledon fourth-round appearances in two hours and 14 minutes.
Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki awaits Sinner in the next round, with Sinner saying, "Whoever is in the fourth round of a grand slam deserves to be there."
Analysts speculate a potential semi-final clash with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, though Sinner has not reached a Grand Slam final this year.