Djokovic, bidding for file twenty fifth Grand Slam title, misplaced to Sinner within the French Open final 4 earlier this yr.
The 2 have additionally met twice earlier than at Wimbledon – within the quarter-finals in 2022 and the semi-finals in 2023, with Djokovic profitable on each events.
Nonetheless, three-time Grand Slam champion Sinner has gained their previous 4 conferences.
“Me and Novak, we all know one another higher as a result of we’ve performed rather a lot,” Sinner stated.
“I’ve by no means gained in opposition to him right here in Wimbledon so it will be a really, very powerful problem.”
Sinner additionally stated he determined to play in new sneakers for his match with Shelton to cut back the probabilities of slipping once more.
“I performed with utterly new sneakers to have extra grip,” he added.
“I have not even performed apply [in them]. It was utterly new, which often on different surfaces I do not do.
“On grass the primary precedence is to have a lot of grip so I’ve to get used to it.”
