Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to claim first Wimbledon title
He became the first Italian to win the grass court title.
World No.1 Jannik Sinner claimed his maiden Wimbledon crown by outlasting rival Carlos Alcaraz in a gripping four-set final, getting revenge on his rival for the French Open final loss earlier in the year.
The 23-year-old Italian prevailed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court, overcoming a slow start to topple the Spanish world No.2 and two-time defending Wimbledon champion.
The victory marked Sinner’s fourth Grand Slam title — and his first on grass.
“It is so special,” Sinner said after his win. “I’m living my dream.”
The victory carried extra weight for Sinner after his heartbreaking defeat to Alcaraz in last month’s French Open final. On that occasion, Sinner had led by two sets and held championship points before Alcaraz mounted a stunning five-set comeback to take the title in over five hours.
This time, Sinner flipped the script. After dropping the opening set, he gradually took control with composed shot selection, relentless baseline pressure, and clinical serving. His poise under pressure – especially after a missed match point late in the fourth set – was a sign of his growth since Paris.
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When he closed it out on his second match point, Sinner sank to his knees at the net, visibly overwhelmed by the magnitude of the moment.
Not only did the triumph earn Sinner his first Wimbledon title, but it also brought an end to Alcaraz’s impressive 24-match winning streak.
The Italian, who earlier this year served a three-month doping ban, has now shown he can conquer a surface other than hard courts – a key milestone in his Grand Slam career.
His ability to maintain composure after breaking Alcaraz early in the fourth set, and his confidence in closing out the match, reflected a maturity befitting his No.1 ranking.
Alcaraz, 22, was seeking to become just the fifth man in the Open era to win three Wimbledon titles in a row. Despite the disappointment, he was quick to praise his opponent.
“It is always difficult to lose, but first of all I have to congratulate Jannik again,” Alcaraz said.
“It is a really well-deserved trophy. He has been playing great tennis and will continue to be a great rival.”