Nick Kyrgios will now face unseeded American Brandon Nakashima on Centre Court in fourth-round.
Tenth-seeded Sinner is a five-time tour-level champion and has qualified at least the fourth round at all three of the other Grand Slams.
Djokovic may protest against the decision by not participating in the tournament when it takes place in the UK this year.
Notably, Wimbledon has been rewarding the same prize money to both men and women players since 2007.
Nick Kyrgios will now face unseeded American Brandon Nakashima on Centre Court in fourth-round.
Tenth-seeded Sinner is a five-time tour-level champion and has qualified at least the fourth round at all three of the other Grand Slams.
Djokovic may protest against the decision by not participating in the tournament when it takes place in the UK this year.
Notably, Wimbledon has been rewarding the same prize money to both men and women players since 2007.