Italian star avenges French Open heartbreak, defeats Carlos Alcaraz to become first Italian Wimbledon champion and claim fourth Grand Slam at just 23
Wimbledon, London — On a sunlit Centre Court surrounded by roaring fans and royalty, Jannik Sinner delivered the performance of his life. The 23-year-old Italian stunned two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling four-set final — 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 — to win his maiden Wimbledon crown and his fourth Grand Slam overall.
“This was only a dream — the dream of the dream — because it was so far away from where I’m from,” said an emotional Sinner. “I’m just living my dream.”
Sinner’s victory is historic: not only is he the first Italian man ever to win Wimbledon, but he now joins an elite class of tennis players with four Grand Slams, all before the age of 24. He and Alcaraz have now shared the last seven major titles between them, ushering in a fierce new rivalry that promises to define the post–Big Three era of tennis.
Redemption from Paris
The win was especially sweet for Sinner, who endured a heartbreaking loss to Alcaraz at the French Open just weeks prior, where he let slip a two-set lead and three match points. Since that crushing defeat, he had also fallen to Alcaraz in five consecutive meetings, including a stinging loss in the final of the Italian Open.
But at Wimbledon, Sinner reversed the narrative. After dropping the opening set to an aggressive Alcaraz — punctuated by a magical backhand winner and a finger-to-the-ear celebration — the Italian recalibrated. Sporting a protective white sleeve after a scary fall in the fourth round, he battled back with relentless precision and steely nerves.
A Tactical Masterclass
Breaking Alcaraz early in the second set, Sinner rode the momentum to level the match. In the third, he capitalized on a slip from the Spaniard to secure a crucial break and go up two sets to one. By the fourth set, the match was firmly in his grasp. Alcaraz, known for his magic in tight moments, had two break points in the eighth game, but Sinner calmly shut the door.
Serving for the championship amid thunderous applause, Sinner sealed victory on his second match point, throwing his arms in the air as Centre Court erupted.
A Champion’s Journey
Sinner’s Wimbledon campaign was nothing short of extraordinary. He dropped just 17 games in the first three rounds — equaling an Open Era record set in 1972 — and overcame 10th seed Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, he dismantled seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, making a bold statement about the new guard’s dominance.
His toughest moment came in the fourth round against Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov, who was leading by two sets before suffering a tournament-ending injury. From there, Sinner found his rhythm and never looked back.
A New Era Begins
Carlos Alcaraz, who was aiming to become only the fifth man in the Open Era to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles, now finds himself in a full-fledged rivalry. The tennis world, once ruled by Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, is witnessing the rise of its next great saga — Sinner vs. Alcaraz.
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, were among the spectators as Sinner lifted the coveted trophy — a poignant moment that crowned a new champion and marked a new chapter in Wimbledon’s storied legacy.
“It’s amazing to be in this position,” Sinner said with a smile. “I hope my career is a little bit longer and after I can come back here.”
If this Wimbledon was any indication, Jannik Sinner’s dream is just beginning — and it’s a dream the entire tennis world is now watching with awe.
