Jannik Sinner overcame losing the first set to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday evening, retaining his Wimbledon title in a hard-fought four-set victory. The World No. 1 justified his top seeding and put his French Open disappointment behind him to triumph at the All England Club, claiming his fifth Grand Slam title.
Sinner Fights Back After Losing First Set
Zverev, the newly crowned French Open champion, took the first set on a tiebreak, letting out a roar in front of a Royal Box that included the Prince and Princess of Wales, accompanied by two of their children. The high-quality affair continued in the second set as both men maintained serve, but this time Sinner dominated the tiebreak to level the match.
Key Break Points Decide the Match
The Italian, bidding to join an illustrious list of men who retained their crown at SW19, became the first to break serve in the third set. He did so at a crucial time, taking a 5-3 lead before holding to take the lead in the match for the first time. Sinner then broke in the seventh game of the fourth set, after Zverev had battled to save two break points. The defending champion ripped a forehand that left Zverev planted before fist-pumping in the direction of his box.
Sinner Serves Out for Victory
That left the 24-year-old simply needing to hold his serve, and he lapped up the applause from Centre Court to claim his first Grand Slam of 2026. According to tournament officials, Sinner's victory makes him the first Italian man to win back-to-back Wimbledon titles in the Open era.
