In a historic moment, Jannik Sinner has etched his name in tennis history as the first Italian player to clinch the Wimbledon singles title. He triumphed over Carlos Alcaraz with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a spectacular final on Sunday. The 23-year-old, currently ranked World No. 1, secured his fourth Grand Slam title—and notably his first on grass—amidst the sun-soaked ambiance of Centre Court, a venue now forever associated with his glorious achievement.
“It feels incredible,” Sinner expressed during his post-match interview. “This tournament has always been a dream for me—not just to play in it, but to win it. Now, sitting here with the trophy…it’s surreal.”
Alcaraz kicked off the match by taking the first set 6-4, but Sinner quickly recalibrated his serve and settled into more strategic rallies. From the second set onward, he asserted his dominance, holding serve with confidence and driving the baseline exchanges.
“There were times when I served exceptionally well,” Sinner noted. “Playing for three or four hours means you can’t sustain the same level throughout. But I maintained my poise when it mattered the most.”
Sinner launched 8 aces while only committing 2 double faults, achieving 75% success on first serves, and landing 62% of those serves. On the return, he consistently pressured Alcaraz’s second serve.
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Alcaraz finished with a total of 15 aces and 7 double faults, while only managing to land 53% of his first serves. “The percentage of my first serve was low,” Alcaraz admitted in his post-match remarks. “And I was up against one of the best returners in the game—no doubt about that.”
“I had too many free points on my second serve,” he reflected. “I needed to take more control in those situations.”
Sinner converted 4 of his 9 break point opportunities, while Alcaraz managed to capitalize on 2 of 6. The match statistics were remarkably close—Sinner recorded 40 winners against 40 unforced errors, whereas Alcaraz had 38 winners and 36 errors—but Sinner excelled during crucial moments.
“I felt he had the upper hand from the baseline,” Alcaraz conceded. “There were times I was at a loss for what to do.”
One remarkable aspect of Sinner’s performance was the unique sound his shots made—a resonant thud reminiscent of a sonic boom. His timing and clean contact created an auditory spectacle that hinted at something extraordinary unfolding on the court.
This victory stands as a resounding comeback after his recent French Open setback. “That’s what I’m most proud of,” Sinner stated. “After Paris, I resolved to remain honest with myself. I thought, ‘It’s not time to dwell on this—another Grand Slam is right around the corner.’ And we put in the work.”
He took a moment to acknowledge his supportive team and family—his parents and brother were present to witness the historic win—for their unwavering belief in him through a challenging season.
“Only I and those closest to me understand what we’ve endured, both on and off the court. It hasn’t been an easy journey,” Sinner reflected emotionally. “It’s overwhelming…even if I don’t cry.”
