Jannik Sinner etched his name in tennis history on Sunday by clinching the Wimbledon title, becoming the first Italian to do so. The world number one defeated Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in a commanding 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory, ending Alcaraz’s bid for a third consecutive Wimbledon crown.
Revenge After French Open Loss
Just weeks ago, Sinner fell to Alcaraz in the French Open final, despite holding championship points. This time, the 23-year-old held his nerve. After dropping the first set, Sinner shifted gears. He remained unbroken for the rest of the match and controlled the rhythm with precise shot-making and cool composure.
He called the victory a dream come true, telling the Centre Court crowd, “I’m living my dream. It’s so tough to play Carlos—he already has two of these!”
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New Rivalry Steals the Spotlight
With this win, Sinner now holds four Grand Slam titles. Between him and Alcaraz, they have claimed the last seven major titles, signaling a new era in men’s tennis following the dominance of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.
Sinner had previously lost five straight matches to Alcaraz, including the Italian Open final. But at Wimbledon, the dynamic shifted. He stayed aggressive and capitalized on key moments, especially after Alcaraz stumbled late in the match.
Turning Point in the Match
The second set began with a break in Sinner’s favor. Despite a short delay caused by a flying cork, he remained focused and leveled the match. In the third set, he broke at 4-4 after Alcaraz slipped. The Italian took the lead and never looked back.
Sinner broke again early in the fourth set, tightening his grip. With the crowd watching in awe—including Prince William and Princess Catherine—he sealed the match with a clean service game.
Sinner’s triumph at Wimbledon not only ended Alcaraz’s reign but also confirmed the arrival of a thrilling new rivalry at the top of men’s tennis.
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