Monday 14 July 2025 06:07
Italy's Sinner makes sporting history with Wimbledon triumph
World No. 1 dethrones Alcaraz to claim his first Wimbledon title.Italy's Jannik Sinner on Sunday became the first Italian to win a Wimbledon single championship, defeating two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final.The historic victory also marked the first Wimbledon title for Sinner, the world No.1, who prevailed with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court.
The win puts an end to several remarkable streaks held by his rival, and reverses the outcome of their recent epic five-set battle at the French Open.
This victory breaks Alcaraz's five-match winning streak against Sinner and also ends the Spaniard's 20-match unbeaten run at the All England Club, which included back-to-back final victories against Novak Djokovic.
After dropping the first set, 23-year-old Sinner rallied with remarkable composure, taking control of the match with his consistent and clinical shot-making.
Despite a heavily taped arm, his serve was a key weapon, allowing him to save crucial break points and maintain pressure on Alcaraz.
The moment Jannik Sinner recieved the #Wimbledon trophy from The Princess of Wales pic.twitter.com/eq5gHbamTD
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025
Kate, the Princess of Wales, who attended the final with her husband Prince William and two of their children, presented Sinner with the coveted trophy.
Italy's premier Giorgia Meloni in a post on X, wrote: "Another page in Italian sports history: Jannik Sinner triumphs at Wimbledon and makes an entire nation dream. Proud of you, champion!"
Sinner's triumph at Wimbledon marks his fourth Grand Slam title and further solidifies his position at the top of the men's game, together with Alcaraz.
With both players now having four major titles each, the result also confirms the two young stars as the defining rivalry of the next generation.
"Carlos, thank you for the wonderful player you are" - Sinner said in his celebratory speech - "If you continue like this, you'll hold this trophy in your hands many times, you've already won it twice."
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Italy's Jannik Sinner on Sunday became the first Italian to win a Wimbledon single championship, defeating two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final.
The historic victory also marked the first Wimbledon title for Sinner, the world No.1, who prevailed with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court.
The win puts an end to several remarkable streaks held by his rival, and reverses the outcome of their recent epic five-set battle at the French Open.
This victory breaks Alcaraz's five-match winning streak against Sinner and also ends the Spaniard's 20-match unbeaten run at the All England Club, which included back-to-back final victories against Novak Djokovic.
After dropping the first set, 23-year-old Sinner rallied with remarkable composure, taking control of the match with his consistent and clinical shot-making.
Despite a heavily taped arm, his serve was a key weapon, allowing him to save crucial break points and maintain pressure on Alcaraz.
The moment Jannik Sinner recieved the
#Wimbledon
trophy from The Princess of Wales pic.twitter.com/eq5gHbamTD
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025
Kate, the Princess of Wales, who attended the final with her husband Prince William and two of their children, presented Sinner with the coveted trophy.
Italy's premier Giorgia Meloni in a post on X, wrote: "Another page in Italian sports history: Jannik Sinner triumphs at Wimbledon and makes an entire nation dream. Proud of you, champion!"
Sinner's triumph at Wimbledon marks his fourth Grand Slam title and further solidifies his position at the top of the men's game, together with Alcaraz.
With both players now having four major titles each, the result also confirms the two young stars as the defining rivalry of the next generation.
"Carlos, thank you for the wonderful player you are" - Sinner said in his celebratory speech - "If you continue like this, you'll hold this trophy in your hands many times, you've already won it twice."
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