World number one Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title, overcoming a slow start to defeat Germany’s Alexander Zverev in a thrilling four-set final.
The Italian champion recovered from losing a tight opening set to secure a 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 victory on Centre Court. The win marks Sinner’s second Wimbledon title, his fifth Grand Slam singles trophy, and the 30th championship of his career.
This triumph was especially meaningful for Sinner following a disappointing performance at the French Open last month. In Paris, the top seed had been heavily favored to win but suffered a shocking second-round loss to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, despite leading by two sets and 5-1.
"This one means a lot because it was a tough one after Paris," Sinner said after the match, reflecting on the long hours of training he completed in Monaco to prepare for the grass-court season. "We put in a lot of workdays... definitely sacrificing a lot of my time and everything to be in this position."
During the three-hour and 46-minute final, Sinner delivered an exceptional serving performance against Zverev, who is known as one of the biggest servers in tennis. Sinner did not lose a single service game and faced only one break point throughout the entire match. Although it took the Italian several years to adapt his game to grass courts, his recent improvements in serving, volleying, and defensive play have made him highly competitive on the surface.
Zverev, the tournament's second seed, praised his opponent's performance on court. "He’s shown once again why he’s the best player in the world," Zverev said. Despite the loss, the 29-year-old German remained optimistic about his own progress, noting that he had never previously reached even the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. "At 29 years old, it’s the first time I actually believe I can win this trophy," he added.