You can watch the Wimbledon 2025 men’s semi-final now – Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic live – on BBC iPlayer, streaming for free on Friday, July 11. Catch all the action as 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic takes on world No. 1 Sinner for a place in Sunday's Wimbledon final.
The U.K. platform will show every serve, rally, and point live from Wimbledon, including the women’s semi-fnal. But how can you watch Wimbledon on BBC iPlayer from abroad? Can you get the free stream in Canada and the U.S. too? And what devices is iPlayer available on?
Here's our full (and quick) guide to how to watch Sinner vs Djokovic on BBC iPlayer…
How to watch Wimbledon live streams for free
Tennis fans in the U.K. can watch Sinner vs Djokovic live for FREE on BBC iPlayer.
To watch BBC iPlayer: Visit the BBC iPlayer website or download the app (iOS/Android).
Register - you will need to create a BBC iPlayer account, have a valid U.K. postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and a TV license.
OUTSIDE THE U.K.? Use USE NORDVPN TO ACCESS IPLAYER WHEN ABROAD.
How to watch Sinner vs Djokovic from anywhere
Although BBC iPlayer is only available to British residents, those who are from the U.K. but visiting the likes of the U.S. and Canada can stream it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network).
The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for tennis fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
How to watch BBC iPlayer with a VPN
- Wimbledon 2025: LIVE – updates, news, odds live from SW19
What does BBC's coverage of Wimbledon include? Pundits? Highlight packages?
BBC iPlayer will have full coverage of the Sinner vs Djokovic men's semi-final with the main feed being covered by Clare Balding in the afternoon.
Joining the hosts will be a smattering of tennis legends including Pat Cash, Marion Bartoli, Kim Clijsters, Annabel Croft, Laura Robson and Naomi Broady.
"Today at Wimbledon" will also return this year and will feature free Sinner vs Djokovic highlights from 8 p.m. tonight should you have missed any of the semi-final action.
What devices can I watch BBC iPlayer on?
- Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
- Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
- Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
- Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
- Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
- Freely
- Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
- Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes) (some models aren’t supported)
- iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
- LG TVs (2016-2024)
- NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
- PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
- Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
- Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above)
- Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck
- Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
- YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
- Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)
Is BBC iPlayer a good place to watch Sinner vs Djokovic?
The BBC offers unparalleled access to Wimbledon 2025 live from wherever you are in the world.
They will provide coverage from every court meaning that you can watch the whole tournament for free. Center Court action is even available in 4K UHD meaning you can watch semi-finals in the best quality possible.
Internet speed wise, 1.5 Mbps is recommended for standard definition and 5 Mbps for high definition (HD).
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