A captivating Wimbledon final saw Jannik Sinner, the world’s number one, overcome Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title, a testament to the current dominance in men’s tennis.
Sinner of Italy triumphed over Alcaraz at Wimbledon, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, avenging his recent French Open loss.
Sinner was up by two sets and had three championship points, but Alcaraz fought back to win a thrilling five-set match lasting over five hours.
The 23-year-old has just defeated two-time defending champion Alcaraz in a thrilling Centre Court match, showcasing both players’ exceptional skills and charisma.
“It is so special,” Sinner said. “I’m living my dream.”
Earlier this year, Sinner, who had a three-month doping ban, won his fourth Grand Slam title and first major non-hard-court victory.
A controlled and precise performance from the top seed stopped Alcaraz’s 24-match winning streak.
His comeback from a breakdown at 3-1 in the fourth set, especially considering his Paris experience last month, was admirable.
When Sinner blew his first match point, his fans felt a wave of consternation, but he composed himself, took the second, and then dropped to the net, overcome.
Alcaraz, 22, was denied a place among only five men in the Open Era to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles by Sinner’s win.
“It is always difficult to lose, but first of all, I have to congratulate Jannik again,” Alcaraz said.
“It is a really well-deserved trophy. He has been playing great tennis and will continue to be a great rival.”