The most world ranking Jannik Sinner was the first Italian to win the prestigious tennis tournament in Wimbledon. On Sunday (July 13th, 2025) the 23-year-old won the final at the Church road Against the Carlos Alcaraz from Spain, which is second in the world rankings, 4: 6, 6: 4 and 6: 4 after a little more than three hours.
Sinner and Alcaraz had just five weeks ago with the French Open An epic final delivered, at that time with the better end for Alcaraz. In terms of level, the Wimbledon final could not go to the final in Roland Garros Tiving up, it was exciting.
For Sinner it was the first victory over fear opponent Alcaraz since 2023. Shortly 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, missed the title of Hattrick and stays with five Grand Slam titles.
Sinner to Alcaraz: “You will still win many titles”
“It is so special, so great to win here. When I was young, this was just a dream, the dream of dreams because it was so far away”Sinner said in his victory speech and also addressed words to his opponent. “You will win many titles here – but you already have two.”
Alcaraz and Sinner maintain a good relationship away from the square, accordingly fairly, the world ranking second congratulated his opponent: “It is always difficult to lose, especially in a final. You played great tennis for two weeks.”
Italy’s press is also enthusiastic
The press in Sinner’s homeland Italy cheered. The Gazzetta Dello Sport title: “Sinner is the king of Wimbledon!” The Corriere della sera spoke of “Champagne tennis”with which Sinner Alcaraz overwhelmed. And La Stampa wrote: “Sinner goes into history: he is the first Italian king of Wimbledon.”
Nervous start of both Wimbledon finalists
The nervousness was noticeable for both players for a long time. At the beginning there was no much of Sinner’s powerful game, nor of Alcaraz ‘Finesse. Instead, many shaped many returnError 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 now looked 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 from the audience ended up on the square, Alcaraz was 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 always made mistakes.
When Alcaraz wobbled again at 4: 4, Sinner hit 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.
Sinner clearly ahead – 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 in Wimbledon
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.
With the US Open, the last one will take place in New York from August 24th Grand Slam-T tournament of the year. The defending champion is Jannik Sinner.