Sinner's Emotional Celebration After Winning Maiden Wimbledon Title | Watch

Last Updated:July 14, 2025, 00:23 IST

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon title.

Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz to win Wimbledon (AP)

Jannik Sinner triumphed over two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, on Sunday to secure his first Wimbledon championship, overturning the result of their intense French Open final five weeks ago.

World No. 1 Sinner earned his fourth Grand Slam title overall, bringing him within one title of No. 2 Alcaraz’s total, as the two young rivals continue to distinguish themselves in men’s tennis.

The victory also marked the end of several streaks for Alcaraz, a 22-year-old Spaniard, who had previously bested Sinner in their last five encounters, including a gruelling five-set match lasting nearly 5 1/2 hours at Roland-Garros on June 8. Despite Sinner’s initial two-set lead and three match points, Alcaraz ultimately prevailed, maintaining a perfect record in major finals until this defeat.

Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, asserted his dominance in a match characterised by exceptional play from both men, alongside occasional lapses. Alcaraz entered Centre Court amid sunlight, boasting a career-best 24-match unbeaten run and 20 consecutive victories at the All England Club, including wins over Novak Djokovic in the 2023 and 2024 finals.

Interestingly, the last person to defeat Alcaraz at Wimbledon was Sinner, in the fourth round in 2022. Thus, this victory was particularly significant for Sinner, who had been adamant about moving past his Paris heartbreak. Though it was plausible that the collapse might linger in his mind, especially when faced with two break points at 4-3, 15-40 in the fourth set, he maintained composure and secured four consecutive points to hold serve, eventually closing out the win.

Upon winning, Sinner placed both hands on his white hat, embraced Alcaraz at the net, crouched on the court, and pounded his right palm on the grass, symbolising the resolve to leave the French Open disappointment behind. The compelling rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz promises to captivate tennis fans for years to come.

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The duo has claimed seven of the last Grand Slam titles and nine of the last twelve. This year’s Wimbledon final marked the first instance since Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal from 2006 to 2008 where the same two players contested the title matches at both Roland-Garros and the All England Club in the same year, a rare occurrence previously not seen for over half a century.

Sinner has featured in each of the last four major finals, beginning with his U.S. Open victory last September and followed by his win at the Australian Open in January. Despite a taped and sleeved right elbow, Sinner showed no signs of struggle, just as he hadn’t while defeating 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha...Read More

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