Daijiworld Media Network - London

London, Jul 14: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner scripted history on Sunday, defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win his maiden Wimbledon crown and become the first Italian ever to lift the prestigious All England Club trophy.

The 23-year-old gained sweet revenge over Alcaraz, just a month after a heartbreaking loss in the French Open final where he had led by two sets and held match points. With this triumph, Sinner now boasts four Grand Slam titles, further solidifying his status as the new face of men’s tennis.

The intense showdown marked a pivotal moment in the emerging rivalry that many believe will define the post-Big Three era, following the legendary reign of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. Between them, Sinner and Alcaraz have now captured the last seven Grand Slam titles, with Sinner owning four.

On Sunday, the Italian turned the tide in a rivalry that had tilted heavily in Alcaraz’s favour. He entered the match having lost five consecutive times to the Spaniard, including the Italian Open final—his return tournament after a doping suspension. But on Centre Court, Sinner was in ruthless form.

The match began evenly, with Alcaraz edging the first set. But a shift came in the second, when Sinner broke early and found rhythm after a brief pause caused by a flying cork. With a powerful forehand, he claimed the set and levelled the match.

The momentum fully swung Sinner's way in the third set after a critical break in the ninth game, aided by an Alcaraz slip. He broke again early in the fourth set, holding firm despite late pressure from the Spaniard, and sealed the victory on his second championship point amid deafening cheers from the crowd, which included Prince William and Princess Catherine.

Sinner had cruised through the early rounds at Wimbledon, dropping just 17 games in his first three matches—a feat matched only once before in the Open Era. He survived a scare in the fourth round when Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire while leading by two sets, then rediscovered top form to beat Ben Shelton in the quarters and dismantle seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semis.

Alcaraz, aiming for his third straight Wimbledon title and a place among legends like Borg, Sampras, Federer, and Djokovic, was denied by a composed and clinical Sinner.

With this landmark win, Jannik Sinner has not only claimed his place in tennis history but also firmly planted his flag at the top of a new era.