Jannik Sinner made history on Sunday, July 13, by winning his first Wimbledon title after defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in stunning fashion and in front of a packed Centre Court crowd over the course of four riveting sets. Sinner, the 22-year-old Italian and World No. 1, showed forbearance and strength to beat the Spaniard, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, and curtailed Alcaraz’s quest to win Wimbledon for the third year in a row.

This victory just a little more than a month after losing the French Open final certainly provided justifiable special meaning. He won his first title at the All England Club, and ended a five-match losing streak against Alcaraz. Alcaraz’s defeat also marked the first time he lost in a Grand Slam final after winning his first five.

Alcaraz started this match with all guns blazing, as he attempted to join a platinum tier of greatness in being only the fifth man in history to win Wimbledon in three consecutive years. Moving effectively and quickly, Alcaraz zipped through the first set, while Venerable Sinner quickly made some bad choices.

It was all about tactical adjustment; however, Sinner clearly immediately returned the favor and attacked with extreme clarity and confidence during the second set. He found a way to break Alcaraz’s serve just at the outset of the set and maintained that quickly growing lead to level the match at one set each.

The third set had a combative spirit to it, with both players showcasing their impressive shots, but Sinner pulled ahead at 4-4, broke Alcaraz’s serve and held too win the set. Despite Sinner making more mistakes than Alcaraz

in the third set, his aggression, 15 winners, and seven aces got him the lead in this match.

In the fourth set, he kept rolling. He broke early, and moved ahead to 3-1. Alcaraz had two chances to break back at 3-4, but wasn’t able to convert. That was his last real chance at a comeback. Sinner kept his composure for the remaining duration of the match and completed the match in just over three hours, leaving the Centre Court audience in derision.

Sinner was also the first player to defeat the 20-year-old Alcaraz after a 24-match winning streak. He had won the Italian Open, French Open, and Queen’s Club Championships since coming back from injury. Sinner put a stop to him on Sunday.

Jannik Sinner is a Wimbledon champion 🇮🇹

The world No.1 defeats Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win the 2025 Gentlemen's Singles Trophy 🏆#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/UMnwV4Fw78

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025

This Wimbledon victory was more than just a trophy for Sinner. He proved he can face pressure, overcome a top rival, and win on grass—a surface he had struggled with before. With this title, Jannik Sinner has recognized himself as a real champion, and tennis fans can expect more great tennis from him.

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