Sinner beats Alcaraz in Wimbledon tennis final – as it happened

After being up two sets to none in the 2025 French Open final, before losing in five sets to Alcaraz, Sinner completes the most remarkable of comebacks a month later to claim his maiden Wimbledon title.

Yet another chapter is added to what has become tennis’s greatest rivalry since the days of the ‘Big Four’.

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Both players struggled with their service game considerably in the opening three sets. But Sinner showed his champion pedigree by lifting his game at the opportune moment.

In the end, his 62 percent on first serves proved to be an important factor when compared to Alcaraz’s 53 percent.

Alcaraz came out strongly from the gates with his ace count, delivering 15 in comparison to Sinner’s seven. But what held the Spaniard back considerably was his seven double faults, with his opponent committing just two.

According to his Australian coach Darren Cahill, Sinner’s superpower is his extraordinary ability to stay calm on court.

“I know he’s just 23 years of age, but sometimes it feels like he’s much older and wiser than what we are,” said Cahill. “He’s an incredible young man.”

Sinner (2025) and Alcaraz (2023-24) now have the last three Wimbledon titles between them.

Few would bet against them both winning a few more before their careers are over.

Sinner is also the current Australian and US Open champion, and Alcaraz is the French Open champion, completing the pair’s Grand Slam domination of the men’s tennis scene in the last two years.

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Jannik Sinner, who won his fourth major and first Wimbledon title, had this to say at the presentation ceremony: “I would like to start with Carlos [Alcaraz]. [It was] an amazing tournament, but mostly thank you for being the player you are. It is so difficult to play against you.

“We have an amazing relationship off the court, and on the court as well. We need the best teams in the world, and we both have that.

“You are going to hold this [Wimbledon major trophy] many times. I mean, you already have two (laughs).

“It is so special, because seeing my parents here, my brother, my whole team – it is amazing.

“Special thanks to my brother as there is no Formula One race this weekend, so that’s why he is here (laughs).

“I had a very tough loss in Paris (laughs). But at the end of the day, it isn’t how you win or lose, but just to understand what you did wrong and work on that. We tried to accept the loss and just kept working. This is one of the reasons why I hold this trophy here.

“Winning this trophy means a lot. The last game I served very well. I had some tough moments, and in a best-of-five [sets match], every moment is crucial. Just happy I held my nerve in the end.

“It is amazing to be in this position. We would never have thought to be here when I was young. It was only a dream of a dream, as it was so far away. I am just living my dream.”

Carlos Alcaraz spoke at the presentation ceremony after collecting his runner-up trophy: “It is difficult to lose. Always is. First of all, I have to congratulate Jannik [Sinner] once again.

“[It is] a well-deserved trophy. You are playing great tennis here in London. [Congratulations] to your team as well, a lot of people are here for you. You have an amazing team around you. [I am] really happy for you and keep it going.

“Really happy to build a great rivalry on the court, so thank you very much.

“Really proud and happy of everything I am doing. At the beginning of the season, I struggled a little bit on and off the court. But suddenly I began to enjoy on the court again, and be happy again.

“To get that excitement back every time I am on the court, I have to thank my team. Without them, it wouldn’t be possible. They deserve a lot of credit. It is a great journey so far, and I am really proud of it.

“I just want to keep going and keep bringing joy on the court, and I have to say thank you to them.

“For sure, I am going to be back. Wimbledon is one of the most beautiful tournaments, if not the most beautiful on tour. I feel at home every time I come here. It is such a beautiful court.

“I love playing here and in front of all of you. I have to say thank you, and I am going to be back for sure.”

It is Sinner’s turn next, and he is greeted with massive acclaim.

Carlos Alcaraz, who showed plenty of fight, is handed the runners-up trophy.

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton is warmly applauded, along with several dignitaries from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, as they make their way out to the presentation ceremony.

The chair umpire, Alison Hughes, is congratulated before receiving a memento.

After taking in all the plaudits from the gracious Wimbledon crowd, the Italian marches his way up to his box.

After hugging several of his entourage, he embraces his mother, who has been through it all with him, as he savours this momentous victory.

Alcaraz fails to get away his backhand return, and Sinner raises his arms aloft as he finally claims the one major that has eluded him!

The Italian performs the ultimate revenge, after Alcaraz stole the show at the French Open a month back after coming back from two sets down in an all-time classic affair.

Sinner 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 Alcaraz

Alcaraz’s backhand lob is met with a stiff two-hand backhand winner down the left side after Sinner approaches the net.

After Alcaraz races to get to an attempted drop shot winner down the left side, Sinner is able to place another on the opposite side, with the fleet-footed Spaniard unable to get to it.

It’s a triple championship point now for Sinner. But remember, he was in the same position in the fourth set of the French Open final just a month back.

Sinner 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 5-4 (40-0) Alcaraz

Alcaraz’s forehand ends up wide off the right sideline, giving Sinner a 15-love lead.

Sinner 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 5-4 (15-0) Alcaraz

Sinner forces Alcaraz back before placing a lovely drop shot winner on the left side, squaring it at 30-all.

But the Italian finds the net on his backhand return to make it 40-30. Sinner then fails to get to a drop shot from his opponent.

The crowd are well behind the Spaniard now, but can Sinner hold his nerve?

Sinner 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 5-4 Alcaraz