Sinner defends Wimbledon title, beats Zverev to win fifth Grand Slam | Other Sports News

Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon crown with a composed four-set victory over Alexander Zverev on Sunday, overcoming an opening-set setback to triumph 6-7 (7/9), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3, 6-4 in the men’s singles final at Centre Court.

The world No. 1 delivered another clinical display to claim his fifth Grand Slam title and first major since lifting the Wimbledon trophy a year ago. Sinner finished with 58 winners and just 25 unforced errors across three hours and 46 minutes, extending his remarkable dominance over Zverev with a 10th consecutive victory against the German.

The turning point arrived midway through the third set. Zverev earned his first break point of the match but slipped while chasing a Sinner drop shot, briefly sparking concerns over a knee injury. Although he continued, the momentum shifted immediately. Sinner broke serve in the very next game after forcing errors from the German before serving out the set with authority.

The Italian maintained the pressure in the fourth set, securing the decisive break for a 4-3 lead as Zverev’s resistance finally faded. Sinner held his nerve in a dramatic closing game featuring several breathtaking rallies before sealing victory with a forehand winner on his first championship point, collapsing onto the grass in celebration.

The title caps another outstanding season for the 24-year-old, who now owns a 44-3 win-loss record in 2026 and six titles this year. He also registered his 100th career victory at Grand Slam events, moving to within two major titles of rival Carlos Alcaraz.

Despite defeat, Zverev enjoyed his best-ever Wimbledon campaign, reaching the final for the first time after never previously advancing beyond the quarterfinals. His run ensures he will climb to world No. 2 in the ATP rankings, overtaking Alcaraz when the updated rankings are released.