Jannik Sinner has captured his first Wimbledon championship and fourth Grand Slam title, defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a gripping men’s singles final at the All England Club on Sunday.
The world number one overcame a first-set deficit to claim victory on Centre Court, becoming the first Italian man or woman to win a Wimbledon singles title in the tournament’s 148-year history. The 23-year-old’s triumph marks sweet redemption after his devastating French Open final loss to Alcaraz just five weeks ago, where he squandered a two-set lead and three championship points.
Sinner sealed the championship with a commanding service game at 5-4 in the fourth set, clinching the match after three hours and 12 minutes of intense tennis. The victory extends his remarkable 2025 season, having now won the Australian Open and Wimbledon whilst reaching the French Open final.
The victory marked a moment of redemption for Sinner, who had suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Alcaraz in the French Open final just five weeks ago after squandering a two-set lead and three championship points.
Breaking Italian Hearts No More
The victory represents a watershed moment for Italian tennis. No Italian had ever claimed a Wimbledon singles crown, with the nation’s previous best efforts being Matteo Berrettini’s runner-up finish in 2021 and Jasmine Paolini’s women’s final appearance last year.
Sinner’s triumph also solidifies his position atop the world rankings, extending his lead over Alcaraz to 3,430 points and marking his 57th consecutive week as world number one. The Italian joins an elite group as just the 11th man in the Open Era to reach finals at all four Grand Slam events.
Turning the Tide
After Alcaraz claimed the opening set 6-4 with his trademark aggressive play, Sinner raised his level dramatically. The Italian broke Alcaraz’s serve in the opening game of the second set and never looked back, his powerful groundstrokes and exceptional serving proving too much for the two-time defending champion.
Sinner won an astonishing 88% of points on his first serve throughout the match and struck 14 aces. His aggressive return game constantly pressured Alcaraz, breaking the Spaniard’s serve five times across the final three sets.
The third set saw Sinner at his clinical best, breaking in the ninth game before serving out to love to establish a commanding two-sets-to-one advantage. A crucial break early in the fourth set put him within touching distance of glory.
Alcaraz’s Streak Ends
For Alcaraz, the defeat ends his 24-match winning streak and his bid to join Björn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the only men to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles. The 22-year-old had been seeking his sixth Grand Slam trophy and had never previously lost a major final.
The result marks Sinner’s first victory over Alcaraz since October 2023, snapping the Spaniard’s five-match winning streak in their rivalry. Despite the loss, Alcaraz still leads their head-to-head series 8-5.
New Era Confirmed
The final reinforced the arrival of tennis’s new era, with Sinner and Alcaraz having now won seven of the last eight Grand Slam titles between them. This marked the third time in 2025 that the world’s top two players contested a major final – an unprecedented occurrence since ATP rankings began in 1973.
Sinner’s victory was built on exceptional serving and relentless baseline aggression. He won 82% of his service games and saved 12 of 15 break points faced. His ability to redirect Alcaraz’s power and control the centre of the court proved decisive.
Championship Statistics
The match lasted three hours and 12 minutes, considerably shorter than their five-hour, 29-minute French Open epic. Sinner struck 62 winners to Alcaraz’s 48 and committed just 21 unforced errors. He won 78% of points at the net, showcasing his improved all-court game.
Prize money for the champion stands at £2.7 million, with Sinner also collecting 2,000 ranking points to further cement his world number one status. The victory marks his 52nd tour-level win of 2025 against just three losses.
Historic Tournament
The 2025 Championships featured several landmark changes, including automated electronic line judges replacing human officials for the first time. The men’s final also started at 4pm local time rather than the traditional 2pm slot, aimed at maximising global television audiences.
Centre Court was packed with tennis royalty and celebrities, including five-time champion Björn Borg, actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Benedict Cumberbatch, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, all witnessing Sinner’s historic triumph.
As Sinner lifted the golden trophy aloft, Italian fans in the crowd erupted in celebration. Their nation finally has a Wimbledon singles champion, and at just 23 years old, Sinner’s reign at the summit of men’s tennis appears set to continue for years to come.
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