Jannik Sinner stood before the press, still absorbing the magnitude of his victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. The 23-year-old Italian had just claimed his first title at the All England Club, defeating the two-time defending champion in four sets. “This was a tournament I always dreamed of,” Sinner said, his voice steady but filled with emotion. “To win here, in front of my family and team, is something truly special.”
Redemption after heartbreak
Just five weeks earlier, Sinner had suffered a crushing defeat to Alcaraz in the French Open final. That loss lingered, but instead of letting it define him, he used it as fuel. “I had a very tough loss in Paris,” he admitted. “But we accepted it, worked hard, and kept pushing. That’s one of the reasons I’m holding this trophy now.”
Composure under pressure
The match itself was a showcase of resilience. After dropping the first set, Sinner responded with unwavering focus, taking the next three sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. He saved crucial break points in the fourth set and served out the match with a thunderous ace. “I’m proud of how I handled the nerves,” he said. “It wasn’t easy, but I believed in my game.”
A rivalry that defines a generation
Sinner’s win ended Alcaraz’s 24-match unbeaten streak and marked his first victory over the Spaniard in nearly two years. Their rivalry, already one of the sport’s most compelling, now has a new chapter. “Carlos is an incredible player,” Sinner noted. “We push each other to be better. I’m sure we’ll have many more battles ahead.”
Looking ahead with confidence
With four Grand Slam titles under his belt before turning 24, Sinner’s trajectory continues to rise. He now sets his sights on the US Open, where he’ll defend his title. “I’m just living my dream,” he said with a smile. “And I’m excited for what’s next.”
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match when he defeated world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the final at Wimbledon.
This season Jannik has a composed 26-3 win-loss record. Sinner clinched 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Sinner was the runner-up in Rome and French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently the world no.2, the Spaniard played his last match when he was overcome by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon (draw).
This year Carlos achieved a 48-6 record. Alcaraz clinched 5 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open and London. Carlos reached the final in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 14 times. Their actual head to head record is 9-5 for Alcaraz.