Jannik Sinner claimed his second consecutive Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating Alexander Zverev 6–7(7–9) 7–6(7–2) 6–3 6–4 in a marathon final that underscored the Italian's dominance on grass. Coming back from a set down in a 162-minute thriller, Sinner secured his fifth Grand Slam crown at age 24, answering questions about his form after his shock French Open exit. Sinner described the triumph as particularly special considering his painful defeat at Roland Garros, reminding observers that the world No. 1 remains the player to beat on the sport's grandest stages.
The final was a serve-dominant affair in which Zverev mounted a spirited challenge before falling short in the closing sets. The German, who captured the French Open earlier this year, nonetheless consolidated his status as a major threat: he is hoping to be more than "the third guy" in tennis after reaching his first Wimbledon final. Sinner believes Zverev will soon be a Wimbledon champion and warned the tennis world to remain vigilant. The championships also saw 17-year-old Australian Cruz Hewitt bid farewell to junior tennis after losing the boys' final. Sinner and Zverev now turn their attention to the ATP 1000 in Rome, which begins this week, as the calendar races toward the North American hard-court swing.