World number one Jannik Sinner captured his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, outlasting Carlos Alcaraz in a gripping four-set final to continue their burgeoning Grand Slam rivalry.
Sinner produced a composed and clinical performance on Centre Court, defeating the Spanish world number two 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to end Alcaraz’s 24-match winning streak and avenge his heartbreaking French Open loss just five weeks ago.
That Roland Garros clash saw the Italian squander a two-set lead and three championship points before Alcaraz mounted a dramatic comeback to win one of the matches of the year.
But at the All England Club, it was Sinner who held firm, showing resilience and maturity to seal the fourth Grand Slam title of his career — and his first on grass.
“It is so special,” the 23-year-old said after the win. “I’m living my dream.”
The victory also denied 22-year-old Alcaraz a place in history.
A win would have made him only the fifth man in the Open Era to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles.
Sinner, who earlier this year served a three-month doping ban, showed mental strength in key moments.
After taking a 3-1 lead in the fourth set, he never let up.
Despite missing his first match point, he quickly regrouped to take the second, collapsing to his haunches in relief and joy as the crowd roared in appreciation.
Alcaraz, ever gracious in defeat, paid tribute to his opponent,“It is always difficult to lose, but first of all I have to congratulate Jannik again. It is a really well-deserved trophy.
He has been playing great tennis and will continue to be a great rival.”
The latest chapter in their rivalry cements both players as the new dominant forces in men’s tennis — their thrilling battles, elite shot-making, and charisma continuing to light up the sport.