Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev in four sets to win the Wimbledon final, and afterwards backed his rival to become a champion soon while vowing to be careful as Zverev challenges for the world number one spot, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev in four sets in the Wimbledon final.
- Sinner said Zverev can become a Wimbledon champion soon, according to the BBC.
- Sinner promised to 'be very, very careful' as Zverev challenges his world number one status, according to the BBC.
- The BBC headlined its coverage with Sinner's praise of Zverev in an 'amazing' final and the phrase 'it takes two'.
Jannik Sinner claimed the Wimbledon title with a four-set win over Alexander Zverev in the final of the grass-court Grand Slam, according to the BBC.
The BBC’s coverage was headlined around Sinner’s praise for Zverev, framing the contest as an ‘amazing’ final and citing his phrase that ‘it takes two’ to produce such a match.
Sinner offered an encouraging assessment of his rival’s prospects, saying Zverev can become a Wimbledon champion soon as the German continues to push at the top of the men’s game, according to the BBC.
Aware of the threat Zverev poses, Sinner promised to ‘be very, very careful’ as the German challenges his world number one status, according to the BBC.
The comments came in the immediate aftermath of the final, with Sinner reflecting on both his victory and his opponent’s level.
Why it matters
Wimbledon is one of tennis's most prestigious titles, and the world number one's win underlines his position at the top of the men's game. His praise for Zverev points to a developing rivalry that could shape the sport in the seasons ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Wimbledon final?
Jannik Sinner won the Wimbledon final, beating Alexander Zverev in four sets, according to the BBC.
What did Sinner say about Zverev?
Sinner called the final 'amazing', said 'it takes two' to produce such a match, and stated that Zverev can be a Wimbledon champion soon.
Is Zverev challenging Sinner's ranking?
Yes. Sinner said he would 'be very, very careful' as Zverev challenges his world number one status, according to the BBC.