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Jannik Sinner Beats Carlos Alcaraz for Maiden Wimbledon Title

After losing the opening set, he rallied to end Alcaraz’s 24-match win streak, becoming the first Italian men’s singles champion at SW19.

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Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 13, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning the men's final alongside runner up Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Toby Melville
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 08: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain shakes hands with Jannik Sinner of Italy following the Men’s Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on June 08, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Sinner overcame a first-set deficit to defeat Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in Sunday’s Centre Court final, securing his first Wimbledon crown and fourth Grand Slam overall.
  • The victory denied Alcaraz a third consecutive Wimbledon title and snapped his 24-match winning run across clay and grass.
  • By lifting the Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy, Sinner made history as the inaugural Italian man to win Wimbledon in its over 140-year history.
  • He earned a £3 million winner’s cheque from the tournament’s £19.4 million prize pool, with Alcaraz taking home £1.52 million as runner-up.
  • Their rematch, following Alcaraz’s Roland Garros comeback, highlighted the defining rivalry of men’s tennis’s next generation.