It is an intriguing showdown between the two bright young things who have won the last five grand slams between them.

Sinner is serving a three-month suspension that expires on May 4 after returning two positive tests last year.

The Serbian alleged in an interview that food he was served in Melbourne led to him having high levels of lead and mercury.

The outspoken Australian is set to make his comeback in Brisbane following knee and wrist surgeries.

Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-final with a 6-2 1-6 6-1 6-4 win.

Sinner tested positive for a banned substance twice in March but was absolved of fault or negligence.

Wimbledon’s singles competitions have reached the quarter-final stage.

Iga Swiatek marched on in the women’s draw, where Coco Gauff awaits.

The Australian Open champion lost only three games in a rematch of the Melbourne final

Defending champion Alcaraz came from a set down to book a final berth against Daniil Medvedev.

The 22-year-old Italian followed up his victory over Novak Djokovic by claiming the trophy in dramatic fashion.

Victories for Sinner and Matteo Arnaldi gave Italy a 2-0 win over Australia in the final in Malaga.

Djokovic needs Jannik Sinner to beat Holger Rune to progress in Turin.