LONDON: This victory came just five weeks after his heartbreaking loss to Alcaraz in an epic French Open final, the longest match in the tournament’s history. Sinner entered Wimbledon determined not to let that defeat linger.

“Why negative feelings? Because I lost in (that) final?” he said. “No. Look, it’s a new tournament, new Grand Slam, new surface. I’m not concerned about my level I can play. I’m not concerned that one loss can influence you for so long a time. I believe that here is a new chance that I can do something good.”

The match showcased fierce competition, with both players delivering moments of brilliance and occasional lapses. Despite the pressure, Sinner held his nerve, particularly during a critical fourth-set game where he faced two break points but ultimately secured the win.

This victory marked Sinner’s fourth Grand Slam championship and ended Alcaraz’s impressive 24-match winning streak and his dominance at Wimbledon, where he had won 20 consecutive matches.

Both players pushed their limits with powerful serves and relentless intensity. Alcaraz served 15 aces but also struggled with double faults, while Sinner maintained consistent pressure throughout.

Fittingly, this marked the first time the same two men faced off in the title matches at the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year since Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal did in 2006, 2007, and 2008.