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Jannik Sinner defends Wimbledon title, beats Alexander Zverev in four sets

Published on: 12 Jul 2026, 06:58 PM
Jannik Sinner defends Wimbledon title, beats Alexander Zverev in four sets

Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon crown on Sunday, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the men's singles final. The Italian world number one claimed his fifth Grand Slam trophy, narrowing the gap to rival Carlos Alcaraz, who has seven majors.

Zverev, ranked third and seeded second, won the first set in a tiebreak. However, Sinner roared back, taking the second set in a tiebreak before dominating the third and fourth sets to seal the match. Zverev was attempting to become the first man in the professional era to win his second major title immediately after his first, but Sinner's consistent performance proved decisive.

Sinner's victory marks his second consecutive Wimbledon title, solidifying his position at the top of men's tennis. The 23-year-old's composure under pressure and powerful groundstrokes were key to overcoming Zverev's strong serve and aggressive play.

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