Jannik Sinner captured his first Wimbledon title with a four-set win over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, becoming the first player to beat the Spaniard in a Grand Slam final.
Idman.biz, citing BBC, reports that the Italian world No.1 praised Alcaraz in his victory speech, calling him “a great player” and predicting many more trophies for his rival.
Their clash was a continuation of a thrilling rivalry that now includes back-to-back Grand Slam finals. Just five weeks ago, Alcaraz edged Sinner in a French Open classic after saving three match points. This time, Sinner returned the favor on Centre Court, sealing the win without needing a deciding fifth set.
The duo have now won the past seven Grand Slam titles between them, with Sinner claiming four. They are the first pair since Federer and Nadal in 2008 to contest both the French Open and Wimbledon finals in the same year — a sign of a new golden era in men’s tennis.
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