Jannik Sinner staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in Sunday’s Wimbledon final, avenging his heartbreaking loss in the French Open championship match.
The 23-year-old world No. 1 made history as the first Italian to lift the trophy at the All England Club, securing his fourth Grand Slam title in the process.
The rise of Sinner and Alcaraz has electrified the tennis world, heralding a thrilling new rivalry in the post-“Big Three” era dominated by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. The duo has now split the last seven major titles, with Sinner claiming four.
Last month’s Roland Garros defeat had been particularly agonizing for Sinner, who squandered a two-set lead and three match points in the final.
Entering Sunday’s showdown, the Italian had suffered five straight losses against Alcaraz—including a defeat in the Italian Open final, his first tournament back after a three-month doping suspension. But this time, Sinner flipped the script in spectacular fashion, outplaying the two-time defending Wimbledon champion to seize his first crown on grass.