The Digest:
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has claimed his maiden Wimbledon title, dethroning two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a stylish four-set victory. In a highly anticipated final, Sinner emerged victorious with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 scoreline, ending his five-match losing streak against the Spaniard and solidifying his position as the New King of Grass.
Key Points:
- Sinner's victory marks his first-ever Wimbledon championship.
- He ended Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of a third consecutive Wimbledon title.
- The 23-year-old Italian now holds three of the four Grand Slam titles, setting the stage for a potential career Grand Slam pursuit at next year's Roland-Garros.
- The win puts the Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry back on a knife-edge, with Sinner now trailing Alcaraz 4-5 in Grand Slam titles won by players born in the 2000s.
- Sinner expressed satisfaction at overcoming his "very tough loss in Paris" against Alcaraz just 35 days prior, crediting his ability to learn from mistakes and hold his nerves.
- The final saw a host of celebrities and royals in attendance, including Dame Anna Wintour, Nicole Kidman, Keira Knightley, and the Prince and Princess of Wales with their children.
- In other Wimbledon news, Britain's Alfie Hewett lost his men's wheelchair final to world No. 1 Tokito Oda.
Sources: BBC
