World No. 1 Jannik Sinner faces a surprise package today, July 5, Sunday at Wimbledon, meeting Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki in the Round of 16. While Sinner aims to defend his title, former junior champion Mochizuki seeks the biggest upset of his career on his favorite surface, on centre court. Check the match timings, their head-to-head record and live streaming details below.Â
Jannik Sinner started his tournament with a tough five-set victory against Miomir Kecmanovic, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. He had to fight hard in the opening round to overcome the Serbian before fully adapting to the quick grass-court conditions. Once he found his footing, the world no. 1 began cruising through the draw. He defeated Portuguese challenger Nuno Borges 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round before putting on a flawless game to sweep aside American Jenson Brooksby 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the third round.
Who is Jannik Sinner’s Next Opponent, Shintaro Mochizuki?
Shintaro Mochizuki has been the ultimate dark horse of the tournament after coming his way through three qualifying matches to reach the main draw. Entering as world no. 151, he kept that momentum going in the opening round by knocking out Max Basin with flawless 6-3, 6-0, 6-0 win. He crushed Ethan Quinn in the second round 6-2, 7-6, 7-5.
The Japanese youngster, who is yet to win his maiden ATP title, then booked his historic spot in the second week by pulling off a stunning third-round upset. He came from a set down to shock the number 23 seed, Rafael Jodar, winning an intense baseline battle 1-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 to set up this blockbuster match.
Jannik Sinner vs Shintaro Mochizuki Head-to-Head Record
This match marks the first-ever professional meeting between Jannik Sinner and Shintaro Mochizuki on the ATP Tour.
Winner Prediction:Â
Jannik Sinner is the clear favorite to win this match. While Mochizuki is enjoying a dream tournament, the world number one’s elite grass-court experience, baseline power, and accuracy will likely be too overwhelming for the Japanese qualifier over a best-of-five-sets format.
Prediction: Sinner to win (4-set match)
Wimbledon Round of 16, Jannik Sinner vs Shintaro Mochizuki Live Streaming Details:Â
When will Jannik Sinner vs Shintaro Mochizuki, Wimbledon 2026 Round of 16 match start?
The match is scheduled to take place today, Sunday, July 5, on Court 1. It is the third match of the day on that court and will start following the conclusion of the previous matches, not before 6:35 PM BST / 11:05 PM IST.
Where to watch Wimbledon 2026 matches in India, USA, UK, Serbia, And worldwide?
- India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
- United Kingdom: BBC iPlayer, BBC One, BBC Two
- United States: ESPN, ESPN+, Tennis Channel
- Australia: Nine Network, Stan Sport
- Canada: RDS
- Japan: NHK (digital 011 ch), WOWOW
- Serbia: RTS1, RTS2, TV Arena Sport
