One month ago, Jannik Sinner stood heartbroken on the clay of Roland Garros after a devastating loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final. For many, such a crushing defeat could have lingered for years. But for Sinner, it was fuel. On the hallowed lawns of Wimbledon, the 22-year-old Italian completed one of the most stirring comeback arcs in recent tennis memory, avenging that loss and capturing his maiden Wimbledon title by defeating Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

This historic win makes Sinner the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles crown, and more importantly, it ends Alcaraz’s five-match winning streak over him. It’s a statement that this rivalry is far from one-sided and may well define men’s tennis for the next decade.

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With this win, Sinner claims his fourth Grand Slam title, adding grass to his previous conquests on hard courts—two Australian Opens and one US Open. Alcaraz, who remains at five majors, is still ahead, but Sinner has now closed the gap and proved he can win outside his preferred surface. The balance of power between the two young stars is shifting, and Wimbledon 2025 may be remembered as a turning point.

Rod Laver, a Wimbledon legend himself, noted the significance of their budding rivalry: “Their growing rivalry is a gift to our sport,” he said. “They compete with joy, class, and sportsmanship. That’s what makes champions.”

How did legends react to Sinner’s win?

Reactions to Sinner’s breakthrough were swift and celebratory. Rafael Nadal, a man who knows the taste of Wimbledon victory, wrote in Italian: “Congratulations @janniksin on your first @Wimbledon 🏆! Special moments!” He also consoled Alcaraz in Spanish, praising his great season and predicting more finals to come.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar also joined the chorus of appreciation, posting on Instagram: “A match befitting a Wimbledon Final… Congratulations Sinner, you belong to a special club today.”

Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, and Billie Jean King all saluted the quality of play and the sportsmanship between the two rising titans of tennis.


Lindsey Vonn said, “JANNNN!!!! @Wimbledon CHAMPION!!!! 🏆 @janniksin. After the French I knew this was coming. Mental strength master class 💪🏻 congratulations @carlosalcaraz on an incredible tournament too. The future of tennis is 🔥🙌🏻”

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Caroline Garcia wrote, “Congratulations @janniksin. Impressive level 🤩 well deserved 🙌🏻🔥”