Sinner Repeats as Wimbledon Champion for Second Straight Year
Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive Wimbledon title, defeating Alexander Zverev in the final.
- Sinner secured the victory in four sets with a score of 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4.
- He expressed joy and gratitude towards his team and family, acknowledging the high level of the final match.
Jannik Sinner has once again claimed the Wimbledon crown, cementing his status as world number one by defeating Alexander Zverev in a hard-fought final. This marks Sinner's second consecutive Wimbledon championship, following his triumph in 2025. The thrilling four-set match concluded with a score of 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4, showcasing a high level of play from both athletes. Sinner, speaking at the trophy ceremony on Centre Court, described the victory as "incredible." "I am also happy that it was a final of the highest level," Sinner stated, holding the trophy. He extended his thanks to his support team and his mother, who was present in the stands and visibly felt the tension of the match. Sinner also offered words of encouragement to Zverev, acknowledging his recent success at the French Open and expressing confidence in his future Grand Slam potential. Sinner praised the atmosphere at Wimbledon, calling it "the best place to play tennis." He admitted to feeling nerves on Sunday morning but emphasized the special nature of the day. He also thanked the ball boys and girls for their assistance on court, noting how they "make our life easier."
Devo ringraziare il mio team - ha detto, la Coppa in mano - e anche mamma, era in tribuna e l'ho vista uscire un paio di volte per la tensione...
Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.