World No 1 Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon crown with a four-set win over Alexander Zverev, describing the triumph as particularly special following his painful French Open defeat.
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Key facts
- Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 in the men's final.
- It was Sinner's second Wimbledon title and fifth grand slam singles title.
- The win marked his 30th championship overall.
- Sinner faced only one break point in the final.
- He lost in the second round of the French Open last month despite leading by two sets and 5-1.
Jannik Sinner described his triumph at Wimbledon as particularly special, considering his painful defeat at the French Open, after recovering from a difficult first set to secure his second Wimbledon title.
The world No 1 defeated the second seed Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 in the men’s final, successfully defending his Wimbledon title, according to the Guardian.
The victory clinched Sinner’s fifth grand slam singles title and his 30th championship overall.
Throughout the final, Sinner faced only one break point, underlining the control he exerted after dropping the opening set on a tie-break.
The win came as a strong response to disappointment last month at the French Open, where Sinner was heavily favoured to win his first title at Roland Garros. Instead, he lost in the second round against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo after leading by two sets and 5-1.
Having bounced back at the first opportunity, Sinner reaffirmed his status at the top of the men’s game with the Wimbledon defence.
Why it matters
Sinner's win confirms his dominance at the top of men's tennis and shows his ability to recover quickly from a high-profile setback. Successfully defending a grand slam title so soon after a shock defeat highlights his resilience and consistency.
Frequently asked questions
Who did Jannik Sinner beat in the Wimbledon final?
Sinner defeated second seed Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4.
How many grand slam titles does Sinner now have?
The Wimbledon win was Sinner's fifth grand slam singles title and his 30th championship overall.
What happened to Sinner at the French Open?
He lost in the second round against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo after leading by two sets and 5-1, despite being heavily favoured to win the title.
Timeline
- ‘This one means a lot’: Sinner savours Wimbledon win after French Open disappointment
The Guardian Sport: Sinner recovers from Roland Garros with win over Zverev World No 1 faced only one break point in final Jannik Sinner described his triumph at Wimbledon as particularly special considering his painful defeat at the French Open, after he recovered from a difficult first set to secu