Jannik Sinner has achieved his first Wimbledon title by defeating two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in an epic match, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The Italian’s victory marked a remarkable turnaround after being down a set in the first half of the match.
Sinner initially took control with a break in the fifth game but struggled to maintain the momentum, allowing Alcaraz to level the score twice. However, he regrouped and produced an impressive second set, breaking Alcaraz in the first game and holding from then on.
The turning point came in the third set when Sinner struck a decisive blow, slipping Alcaraz up as the Spaniard missed a crucial break point. The momentum shifted decisively to Sinner’s favor, and he maintained his lead throughout the fourth set, producing two brilliant winners to seal the victory.
Sinner joins the likes of Björn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic as the only men in the Open Era to win three Wimbledon titles in a row. The 22-year-old’s impressive victory marks a significant milestone in his career, solidifying his position as one of the world’s top tennis players.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/sport/live-news/wimbledon-final-mens-25-07-13-spt