Jannik Sinner went up against the reigning champion, Carlos Alcaraz, on Centre Court. Alcaraz kicked things off by winning the first set 6-4, keeping his impressive Wimbledon run going strong. The world No. 2 really showed off his strength and calmness, putting the heat on Sinner right from the start with some strong serves and bold plays from the baseline. But Sinner really came back strong, showing off his resilience and smart tactics. He took the second set 6-4, breaking serve early on and keeping his cool even when a champagne cork popped and interrupted the game.

As the momentum changed, he kept up the same approach in the third and fourth sets, both finishing at 6-4. It really showed his strategic consistency and physical endurance. Sinner bounced back from a first-set loss to clinch the match in four sets, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, securing his first Wimbledon title and his fourth Grand Slam overall.

At 23, he became the first Italian men’s singles champion at Wimbledon. His win also made up for a tough loss to Alcaraz at the French Open just weeks before, marking a change in their rivalry and solidifying his ascent in the sport. Well, with this loss, it looks like Alcaraz’s double Wimbledon streak has come to an end. However, he has nothing but respect for his Italian opponent.

In the on-court interview, Carlos Alcaraz shared his thoughts on Jannik Sinner winning the 2025 Wimbledon title, saying, “Yeah, I mean, it’s difficult to lose, you know, it’s always difficult to lose even if it isn’t in the final. But, you know, first of all, I just have to congratulate Jannik once again. I just, congratulations to you, you know, every week. So, it’s a really well-deserved, you know, trophy. Unbelievable two weeks here in London for you, playing a great tennis, you know, for your team as well.”

After his loss in the Wimbledon final, Alcaraz showed great sportsmanship and respect by warmly congratulating Sinner and recognizing the intensity of their rivalry. He talked about how great Sinner’s performance has been, the awesome support team he’s put together, and the strong bond they’ve formed outside of the game, highlighting how this rivalry pushes him to get better.

“I’m just really happy for you. Keep it going. And I’m just really happy to be able to build a really good, you know, relationship off the court. But then a great rivalry on the court that made me even improve every day. So, thank you very much and congratulations,” Alcaraz said.

Finally, he portrayed the game as a continuation of a respected and significant rivalry rather than just a loss. Carlos Alcaraz talked about the result in a way that highlighted how both he and Sinner grow from their matches, putting less emphasis on the loss and more on how their competition pushes each other to improve. Nevertheless, did you know that a certain ATP veteran brought up the possibility that Sinner’s win might be overshadowed because of an earlier violation?

Carlos Alcaraz’s rival might face scrutiny for this

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios believed that Jannik Sinner winning the Grand Slam may not be good for the sport’s integrity. Kyrgios also shared some pretty strong thoughts on Sinner and Iga Swiatek, who recently faced a month-long ban after not passing her doping test.

Before the final, Kyrgios mentioned, “At the end of the day, the decision has been made, and it’s kind of in the past. Do I think it’s a good look for the sport that Iga Swiatek and Sinner are in the final at Wimbledon after serving a ban? I don’t think it’s a good look for the sport. And I think people could agree.”

The former Wimbledon finalist mentioned that allowing two top-ranked players, even if their errors were seen as unintentional, to participate in such a major event raises some worrying questions about integrity in tennis. Nevertheless, the reaction of the tennis community to Sinner’s Wimbledon victory remains to be seen.