LONDON - Jannik Sinner has successfully defended his Wimbledon title. The Italian tennis star defeated Alexander Zverev in a physically demanding final, winning in four sets.
The victory makes Sinner the tenth man in the professional era to win back-to-back Wimbledon championships. It is also his fifth Grand Slam title overall, solidifying his position among the sport's elite.
The match was a marathon battle lasting nearly three hours. Both players engaged in powerful baseline rallies under warm, windy conditions at the All England Club.
The first set went to a tiebreak, which Zverev won after hitting a decisive forehand. However, Sinner responded forcefully, dominating the second-set tiebreak to level the match.
A critical moment occurred in the third set. After over two-and-a-half hours of play, Zverev slipped and fell while chasing a Sinner drop shot, clutching his right knee in pain. Although he continued, the German's frustration grew. Sinner capitalized to break serve and take a commanding two-sets-to-one lead.
Sinner secured a crucial break in the fourth set and held his nerve to claim the championship. He fell to his knees on the grass in celebration after the final point.
The win extends Sinner's dominant record against Zverev to ten consecutive victories. It also keeps him in the hunt to match his rival Carlos Alcaraz, who has seven major titles.