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Jannik Sinner Stages Comeback to Defeat Alexander Zverev, Retains Wimbledon Title
Webdunia | July 13, 2026 5:40 PM CST

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner showcased his championship mentality by fighting back from a set down to defeat Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday, successfully defending his title at the All England Club.

After narrowly losing a thrilling opening-set tie-break, Sinner responded with remarkable composure and consistency, winning the next three sets to claim his second consecutive Wimbledon crown and fifth Grand Slam title.

The victory also marked the Italian's 100th career win in Grand Slam singles, further highlighting his rapid rise as one of the sport's biggest stars. Sinner Turns the Match Around

The final began with both players dominating on serve in a high-quality contest. Zverev edged the first set 7-6(7) after a tense tie-break that lasted more than an hour.

However, Sinner quickly regained control. The Italian held his nerve in an equally competitive second set before cruising through the tie-break 7-2 to level the match and seize the momentum.

Third Set Proves Decisive

The turning point came in the third set when Sinner applied relentless pressure on Zverev's serve. The German struggled with his first serve and eventually surrendered a crucial break, allowing Sinner to take a 5-3 lead before comfortably serving out the set.

Zverev's frustration boiled over as he smashed his racket after losing the set.

Champion's Finish

The fourth set remained competitive, with Zverev making one final push to force a decider. But Sinner produced one of the best points of the match, combining brilliant defence with fearless attacking play before breaking serve in the seventh game with a powerful forehand winner.

Serving for the championship at 5-4, Sinner stayed calm under pressure. He earned championship point with a delicate backhand winner before sealing the title with a blistering forehand down the line, collapsing onto the grass in celebration.

Historic Achievement

The win improved Sinner's head-to-head record against Zverev to 10 victories in 14 meetings, including nine consecutive wins over the German.

By successfully defending his Wimbledon title, Sinner became only the 10th man in the Open Era to retain the prestigious All England Club championship. The triumph further strengthened his grip on the World No. 1 ranking and cemented his position as the dominant force in men's tennis, having now won five Grand Slam titles in just seven major finals.


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