World number one Jannik Sinner says he will be “100%” for Friday’s Wimbledon semi-final against Novak Djokovic after injuring his elbow earlier in the week.
The 23-year-old Italian fell during the first game of his fourth-round tie with Grigor Dimitrov on Monday and took a medical time-out to receive treatment.
He was two sets down against Dimitrov but ultimately progressed after his opponent retired through injury.
Sinner only had a light 20-minute hit with his coaches on Tuesday and wore strapping and a protective sleeve on his racquet arm during Wednesday’s quarter-final victory over Shelton.
The only sign of discomfort he showed was when he grimaced and shook out his arm after returning one of Shelton’s huge serves in the second set.
“The pain is getting better,” Sinner told BBC Sport. “I played today with some painkillers, which helped me to get through.
“Returning fast serves is not easy. But yes, it’s not something crazy serious because if not I would be much more concerned.
“Time will always help and [Thursday] is one day off, which is going to be good for me, and Friday I’m going to be 100%.”
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