The most world ranking Jannik Sinner was the first Italian to win the prestigious tennis tournament in Wimbeldon. On Sunday (July 13th, 2025) the 23-year-old won the final on the Church Road against the world ranking second Carlos Alcaraz from Spain with 4: 6, 6: 4 and 6: 4.
Just five weeks ago, Sinner and Alcaraz had an epic final at the French Open, at that time with the better end for Alcaraz. In terms of level, the Wimbledon final could not build on the final in Roland Garros, but it was exciting.
For Sinner it was the first victory over fear opponent Alcaraz since 2023. Before the French Open, the South Tyrolean also lost the final of the Masters in Rome against the Spaniard. For Sinner it is the fourth Grand Slam title and the first big title on lawn. Sinner had won his previous majors on hard court. Alcaraz, who had triumphed in Wimbledon in the past two years, remains with five Grand Slam titles.
Nervous start of both
The nervousness was long to look at both players. At the beginning there was no much of Sinner’s powerful game, nor of Alcaraz ‘Finesse. Instead, many return errors shaped the initial phase.
It was then Sinner who first found his game. At 2-2, he took the surcharge for the first time to his Spanish opponent and also confirmed the break to 4: 2.
Paradoxically, this did not give the Italian security. Instead, Alcaraz and dissolved and brought the break back – 4: 4. At Sinner, some slight mistakes now scattered, but Alcaraz played safely and now also spectacular. Alcaraz scraped a return shot from the line and somehow brought him into the field. It was the second break and at the same time winning the first set for the 22 -year – 6: 4.
Sinner immediately takes off the serve
Sinner, however, showed the correct reaction and took the surcharge right at the beginning of the second set. The level of the game now flies even more. Both players sprinkled many mistakes and were dissatisfied with their own game. When a champagne body landed on the square, both players were visibly angry.
There were no longer any other breaks in this sentence, although Alcaraz was significantly more difficult than Sinner on his own serve. The Italian remained confident, unpacked a few magic strokes at 5: 4 and finally got sentence two.
Alcaraz wobbles on its own serve
Three started almost like the second, but this time Alcaraz was able to keep his serve. Overall, however, it remained that Alcaraz was much more difficult than Sinner at his service. In addition, both players made many mistakes.
When Alcaraz wobbled again at 4: 4, hit Sinner again and got the decisive break to 5: 4 with a strong return and then also the sentence.
Sinner’s backhand in particular did the line down Alcaraz in this match some problems – especially in the third game of the fourth set. Coal twice Sinner the backhand at the stand of 30:30 at the Alcaraz surcharge into the corner and got the break.
Alcaraz pushed by the audience
When Sinner then led 40: 0 at 3: 1, the final seemed almost decided. But Alcaraz fought back and kept his serve.
Sinner now had the finish line in mind. But Alcaraz showed the fighting nature for which he is known. The Spaniard also fought out by the audience at 4: 3 for Sinner Breakballs, but then played a slight forehand.
Sinner held his serve and now only needed one game to win the title. Accordingly, he went to Alcaraz’s next serve game. But Alcaraz defended himself, got the game with one of his typical volley stops and cheered on the audience again.
Sinner secures the title
Now it was up to Sinner to serve to win. Already in Roland Garros the Italian had three match balls on his own serve, but did not get the title. That was different in London that day. Again the Italian had three match balls – and converted the second through the middle.