Credited from: HUFFPOST
Jannik Sinner captured his first Wimbledon title by defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a high-intensity final on Sunday. This victory not only marks Sinner's first triumph at SW19, but it also makes him the first Italian to win a singles championship at Wimbledon, a remarkable achievement in his career according to SCMP.
In a dramatic rematch of the French Open final that took place just five weeks earlier, where Sinner narrowly lost after holding three match points, he demonstrated exceptional resilience and focus. The match began with Alcaraz taking the first set, but Sinner rallied back, showcasing a powerful performance that included a final serve clocked at 137 mph according to Reuters and Los Angeles Times.
Sinner's journey to the title also included overcoming significant early adversity in the tournament, notably being two sets down in the fourth round against Grigor Dimitrov before he advanced by virtue of the Bulgarian's injury, highlighting the challenges he faced throughout the event according to Dawn and HuffPost.
In his victory speech, Sinner expressed gratitude towards Alcaraz, acknowledging both their competitive rivalry and the personal relationship they share, indicating the mutual respect that has developed between the two elite athletes. Alcaraz congratulated Sinner post-match, emphasizing the significance of their rivalry for tennis according to NPR and BBC.
The match highlighted not just the individual skills of both players but also the emergence of Sinner and Alcaraz as the leading figures in men's tennis, potentially marking the dawn of a new era in the sport according to Channel News Asia and India Times.