World No. 1 Jannik Sinner etched his name in Wimbledon history on Sunday as he defeated reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in an electrifying four-set final to lift his maiden title at the All England Club.
The 23-year-old Italian rallied from a set down to beat the Spanish star 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, claiming his fourth career Grand Slam title and his first on grass. The win also marked a sweet redemption for Sinner, who had lost to Alcaraz in the French Open final just weeks ago.
With this triumph, Sinner ended Alcaraz’s impressive 24-match winning streak and became the first Italian player ever to win the prestigious Wimbledon singles title. The victory also spoiled Alcaraz’s perfect record in Grand Slam finals, handing him his first loss after five straight wins.
The match showcased high-octane tennis with both players exchanging blistering groundstrokes and strategic brilliance. Alcaraz took the opening set with trademark aggression and finesse, including crafty drop shots and a stunning comeback from 2-4 down. But Sinner responded with poise and precision, taking control of the next three sets to seal the title.
Sinner’s path to the final was mostly dominant—he dropped only 17 games in his first three matches. He overcame a challenging fourth-round clash where opponent Grigor Dimitrov retired due to injury and battled through elbow discomfort to eventually overcome Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic en route to the final.
In his victory speech, Sinner praised Alcaraz, saying, “It is so difficult to play against you… but we have an amazing relationship off the court, and on court we push each other to be better. Keep going—you’ll be lifting this trophy again, many times.”
He also shared a light-hearted moment, thanking his brother for attending: “A special thanks to my brother—there’s no Formula 1 race this weekend, so he’s here!”
Alcaraz, gracious in defeat, congratulated Sinner and his team: “It’s difficult to lose, but this was a well-deserved trophy. You’ve played incredible tennis. I’m happy to have a strong rivalry with you—it pushes me to improve every day.”
Reflecting on his own journey, Alcaraz added, “I struggled a bit earlier in the season, but I found joy again on court. I owe that to my team, my family, and my friends. It’s been a great journey so far—and I want to keep it going.”
The gripping final not only added a new chapter to one of tennis’s most exciting rivalries but also signaled the dawn of a new era on grass, with Jannik Sinner emerging as a true champion of Wimbledon.
