On the final, brilliantly sunny day of a completely rain-free Wimbledon fortnight, a crowd gathered at the All England Lawn Tennis Club for the men’s singles final. Among them were Nicole Kidman, Sienna Miller, Raye, Lily Collins, Ben Stiller, Rami Malek, Dustin Hoffman, and Stan Smith—along with Prince William, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and their two oldest children, George and Charlotte.

So, who faced off? Defending champion Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev, who was still riding high after winning his first major title at Roland-Garros last month. And the winner? Jannik Sinner, who beat his opponent in four gripping sets to take the Wimbledon title for the second year in a row. Sinner stayed steady, winning 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4.

The stats going into the match were overwhelming: in their nine meetings between the 2023 US Open and the Madrid Open this May, Zverev had lost to Sinner every single time. (Commentator John McEnroe bluntly called it a “miserable record the last couple years.”) Still, both players entered the final under somewhat unusual circumstances—circumstances that hinted this match wouldn’t be business as usual.

While Sinner had won his last five matches in straight sets, he hadn’t lifted a major trophy since winning in London last year. His last Grand Slam appearance, at the French Open, saw him fall apart in the Paris heat by the second round. Zverev, on the other hand, had never made it past the quarterfinals at Wimbledon until this year. He became only the third man in the Open Era to win his first major title and then reach the final of the next Grand Slam. (The other two were Andy Murray and Daniil Medvedev, both of whom won the US Open before losing to Novak Djokovic in Australia.)

Sunday’s first two sets lived up to the promise of something special. Zverev, perhaps the most powerful server on the tour (his first serves averaged 130 mph at the start of the match), showed none of the passivity that had previously held him back at the majors. He fought off a break point at 3–4 and then powered his way to a tiebreak, which he won with a blazing forehand return on Sinner’s serve.

The second set brought more of the same: two incredible athletes playing at the top of their game. Sinner and Zverev reached a second tiebreak—the first time the men’s final had featured tiebreaks in two straight sets since 2015—but this time, Sinner, with what seemed like a new fire in his eyes, won it decisively, 7–2.

By the third set, things started to shift. Centre Court was covered in shadow, and while Zverev’s pace began to slow, Sinner was locked in, lunging and sliding to cover the court. At 3–3, Zverev had a chance to break Sinner’s serve, but he missed the point before stumbling into the grass and grabbing his knee. Sinner, ever the sportsman, jogged around the net to help his opponent to his feet. But that was about where the courtesies ended: soon after, Sinner got the break to take a 5–3 lead—and then the set.

The fourth set was marked by increasingly dramatic rallies and drop shots that again left Sinner splitting, stretching, and rolling on the grass—but his power prevailed. He gained a crucial break when he hit a brilliant forehand just out of Zverev’s reach on a third break point. Then, facing a vicious backhand from Zverev, Sinner stayed consistent with his groundstrokes, an intense diving volley, a clever drop shot, and a calculated forehand to serve out. Championship point! A victory by 6-4.

Three hours and 46 minutes ended in a compelling four-set match—the second longest win of Sinner’s career, and certainly a final to remember. At match point, Sinner threw himself onto the grass to roars from the crowd. Back on his feet, his cap came off, and he ruffled his curly red hair free before pumping his fists in the air in celebration.

“I don’t really like yoZverev joked to Sinner during his on-court interview, “You don’t anymore—I’ve lost to you nine times in a row.” (It’s actually 10.) He added that Sinner “showed once again why he’s the best player in the world.”

He also thanked the Wimbledon crowd for their support throughout the tournament, saying it was a big reason he made it to the final at all, and called it an honor to play in front of the Royal Box. Even though Zverev was disappointed, this run means he becomes the new world number two, replacing Carlos Alcaraz.

“It takes two players to make a great final,” Sinner reflected in his winner’s interview. He also addressed the crowd: “You are always amazing to me, and you give me the most special feeling a tennis player can ever feel, so thank you so much.” He acknowledged his team’s hard work and his parents—his mother had to leave several times because she couldn’t handle the tension. Finally, he thanked the ball kids for their efforts. “You make our life on court as simple as possible,” Sinner said. “This is truly the most special tournament we have throughout the year… see you all next year.”

Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Jannik Sinner winning Wimbledon for the second year in a row

BeginnerLevel Questions

Q Did Jannik Sinner really win Wimbledon again
A Yes he successfully defended his title winning the Wimbledon mens singles championship for the second year in a row

Q Who did he beat in the final
A He defeated in the final match

Q What does defending his title mean
A It means he was the champion from the previous year and successfully won the tournament again to keep the championship

Q How many Wimbledon titles does Jannik Sinner have now
A He now has two Wimbledon titles

Q Is this his only Grand Slam title
A No This is his Grand Slam title He has also won

IntermediateLevel Questions

Q What was the key to Sinners victory in the final
A His powerful groundstrokes and improved serve were crucial He also showed incredible mental toughness especially in the tiebreaks

Q Did the match go to five sets
A YesNo

Q How did the crowd react to Sinner winning again
A The crowd was very supportive giving him a standing ovation Many fans appreciated his consistent highlevel play

Q What does this win mean for his world ranking
A He will remainreclaim the World No 1 ranking solidifying his position at the top of mens tennis

Q How does his playing style compare to last year
A He has become even more aggressive on his second serve and has improved his net play making him a more complete player on grass

AdvancedLevel Questions

Q What specific tactical adjustments did Sinner make in the final compared to his earlier matches
A He focused on taking the ball early and targeting his opponents backhand while also mixing in more drop shots to disrupt