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LONDON: Jannik Sinner came from behind to defeat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz for his maiden Wimbledon title here on Sunday.
Imperious Sinner battled back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in three hours and four minutes. With this victory, the Italian No. 01 became a four-time Grand Slam champion.
Jannik Sinner also etched his name into history books, becoming the first Italian to clinch the Wimbledon men’s singles title, while Carlos Alcaraz suffered his first loss in the grand slam after having a perfect 5-0 record.
The Wimbledon 2025 champion Jannik Sinner shifted gears after taking the lead in the final as Carlos Alcaraz threw everything at the Italian. Ultimately, Sinner sealed the trophy with a faultless service game.
Following the match, Carlos Alcaraz shared his thoughts in the presentation ceremony.
“It is difficult to lose. Always is. First of all, I have to congratulate Jannik [Sinner] once again,” he said.
“[It is] A well-deserved trophy. You are playing great tennis here in London. [Congratulations] To your team as well, a lot of people are here for you. You have an amazing team around you. [I am] Really happy for you and keep it going,” he added.
Two days earlier, Jannik Sinner outplayed Novak Djokovic in the semi-final with straight sets on Friday.
Jannik Sinner demonstrated his dominance after clinching the opening set as the 38-year-old Serbian star looked clueless.
Novak Djokovic was in a bid to reach his seventh successive Wimbledon final; however, the Italian shattered his hopes after dropping only six points on serve.
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