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Jannik Sinner Becomes First Italian Man to Win Wimbledon

The straight-sets win over Carlos Alcaraz underscored a new era in men’s tennis with WADA pressing an appeal against his suspension ruling

Neeraj Chopra
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Overview

  • Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to claim his first Wimbledon title and fourth Grand Slam crown
  • His victory ended Alcaraz’s 24-match unbeaten streak at majors and solidified their rivalry dubbed the sport’s new “Big Two”
  • The World Anti-Doping Agency has appealed the ITIA’s decision on his unintentional clostebol case, challenging the lenient three-month ban he accepted
  • Nick Kyrgios publicly cast doubt on the legitimacy of Sinner’s triumph by posting an asterisk on social media and questioning staff accountability
  • Sinner will next appear at the National Bank Open in Toronto starting July 27 with Alcaraz among the top players entered