Wimbledon 2025 has been a theatre of the unexpected, from electronic line calls stirring debates to top seeds crashing early. Now, as the business end arrives, and the final looms just hours away, the spotlight sharpens. Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, stands on the cusp of greatness again, set to face Italy’s relentless force, Jannik Sinner, the man who just dismantled Novak Djokovic. But while whispers swirl about a Roland Garros rematch, Alcaraz knows this is a different beast. He’s already made it clear how brutal the challenge will be, understanding that history isn’t given; it’s taken, one brutal point at a time.

Speaking at the post-match press conference after booking his spot in the Wimbledon final, Carlos Alcaraz was asked the burning question: Does he carry a mental edge over Jannik Sinner after defeating him in the Roland Garros final? But the Spaniard shut that down instantly. “Not at all, to be honest,” he said, unwavering. Carlos praised Sinner’s growth, highlighting how the Italian evolves with every setback. “You know what Jannik has is because he learned from everything as a huge champion. He is, you know from the losses from the matches he’s playing, he just gets better, you know, after every match, after every day.”

Alcaraz made it clear, Sunday will be a war, and past results mean nothing. He acknowledged that Sinner will walk onto Centre Court stronger and sharper, fuelled by lessons from Paris. “So I’m pretty sure he’s going to take a lot of things from French Open final that he’s going to be better. He’s going to be better physically, better mentally, just he’s going to be prepared on Sunday to give his 100%. So, I’m not thinking that I’m or I have an advantage mentally, you know, on Sunday because of that match,” he added, with clear-eyed respect.

And what a final it was, etched already among tennis’ most iconic battles. At this year’s Roland Garros, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz clawed his way back from the brink, saving three championship points and overturning a two-set deficit to defeat Jannik Sinner in one of the greatest matches the sport has witnessed. The Spaniard, just 22, roared back to win 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) after five hours and 29 minutes, the longest French Open final in history.

As the world watched from the electric stands of Court Philippe Chatrier, Alcaraz unleashed the match of his life, seizing his fifth Grand Slam crown and etching his name in history as the first man to win a major after saving match point since Novak Djokovic’s miracle against Federer in 2019. Even more remarkable? Alcaraz had never before won a match after dropping the first two sets.

For Jannik Sinner, the heartbreak ran deep. Chasing his maiden Roland Garros title and third straight major, he came agonizingly close. “I’m still happy with this trophy—I won’t sleep very well tonight, but it is OK,” he said, standing tall in defeat. But Sinner, ever the fighter, didn’t collapse; he regrouped and has since stormed through Wimbledon in resurgent form.

After a scary slip against Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round, Sinner steadied, with Dimitrov retiring while leading. He then dispatched Ben Shelton with clinical efficiency and dismantled Novak Djokovic in straight sets to prove he’s fully recharged and roaring toward another shot at glory.

And then there’s Alcaraz, who surged past Taylor Fritz in his own semifinal, chasing history at SW19. A three-peat story is brewing. Centre Court awaits. Two titans. One crown. Wimbledon’s next chapter writes itself.

Carlos Alcaraz nears historic Wimbledon treble after defeating Taylor Fritz

Some have said Wimbledon’s grass has played slower this year, but this semi-final lit up like a vintage showdown. The rhythm was fast, the points short, the tension razor-sharp. Carlos Alcaraz’s 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6) win over Taylor Fritz felt like a blast from a golden era. The Spaniard, usually known for dazzling rallies, transformed into something else entirely: a cold, clinical serve-and-volley machine.

Alcaraz looked almost unrecognizable, more Pistol Pete than flamboyant flash. He won a staggering 88% of points on his first serve and an equally jaw-dropping 31 of 41 points at the net. “I was just serving really good,” Alcaraz admitted. “And I won a lot of serve and volley points today, just not letting the opponent get into the point, to get a good rhythm.”

Fritz brought the fight, no question. He pushed, chased, and countered, but a few points slipped through his fingers. And in a match with such tight margins, that was the difference. Still, for all Alcaraz’s dominance, Fritz remains convinced that grass is his best shot at taking down the Spaniard, despite now trailing 0-3 in their H2H battles.

Alcaraz’s record at Wimbledon only grows more imposing. He now stands at 24-2 at the All England Club, hunting a third straight crown. And up next? A blockbuster final against Jannik Sinner, the Italian who stunned Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Two men in their prime. One title on the line.

So, whose side are you on? Let the debate begin. 

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