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Sinner Becomes First Italian Wimbledon Men’s Singles Champion

Halting Alcaraz’s bid for a third straight crown, the victory cements Sinner’s world No.1 status with a career-high point total

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Overview

  • Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in Sunday’s final to claim the 2025 men’s singles title.
  • He is the first Italian man to win Wimbledon, ending Italy’s drought in men’s singles titles at the tournament.
  • His victory earned a record £3 million champion’s prize, reflecting a 7% increase in the total purse and equal pay for both singles champions.
  • The win added 2 300 ATP points to Sinner’s tally, lifting him to 12 030 points and extending his lead over Alcaraz to 3 430 in his 58th week as world No.1.
  • It halted Alcaraz’s attempt to become the fifth player in the Open Era to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles.