Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title this week, though Patrick Mouratoglou claims the Italian won without confidence and at 65% of his usual level. The achievement comes amid mounting pressure from Novak Djokovic, who fell in the final and made a candid retirement admission that the moment is closer than ever at age 39. Off the grass, Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed his first ATP title in 16 months at the Swiss Open in Gstaad, defeating Raphael Collignon in the final and making a significant rankings jump.
Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz continues to generate injury concern—he was spotted wearing a wrist support while celebrating Spain's World Cup final win, though reports suggest his wrist is 100% and his fitness is even better than before. The intrigue around Sinner's rival deepens as Alcaraz prepares for the Canadian Open—where he is among six stars who have already withdrawn, alongside Emma Raducanu and Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova, who is sidelined for a few weeks after small surgery. Alex Eala capped the grass-court season by beating new Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova at a major prize event, continuing her breakout year. Off court, Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze announced their marriage, with fellow American stars Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka and Frances Tiafoe in attendance. The summer lull continues as the tour shifts toward the North American hard-court stretch and the US Open.