Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title

We’ve wrapped up our live coverage for the day. You can relive the match as it happened by reading through the posts below.

Jannik Sinner poses with his trophy after the match.

Jannik Sinner is the men’s singles champion at Wimbledon for the first time after he came from a set down to beat two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

After the sport’s new “Big Two” played out one of the greatest matches of all time in the final of Roland Garros five weeks ago, today’s rematch did not disappoint — there was some terrific tennis on display here throughout.

Sinner looked to have taken control in the first set when he broke his opponent’s serve in the fifth game to take a 3-2 lead, only for Alcaraz to break back twice — the second time thanks in part to a suddenly nervous looking Sinner, who double-faulted to give the Spaniard an advantage, which he wasted no time in taking.

Carlos Alcaraz hits a backhand in the first set.

With the memory of that French Open final — which Sinner somehow lost despite going two sets up and having three championship points — still fresh on everyone’s minds, it would have been easy for the Italian to wonder whether he had once again passed up an opportunity for a grand slam title.

But the world No. 1 steeled himself and played a magnificent second set, breaking Alcaraz in the first game and holding from then onward.

In particular, his final game of the set was so impressive, hitting two stunning forehands to tie the match. Indeed, the Italian’s forehand shot quality in the second set was 9.4, compared with the draw average of 7.3.

Sinner pumps his fist after taking control of the match.

After a short lull in the third set, with both players holding relatively comfortably, Sinner struck another decisive blow to go 5-4 up, leaving Alcaraz furious after he slipped on the crucial break point.

The Italian had the momentum now and kept at it, producing two brilliant winners in the third game of the fourth set to break Alcaraz again.

The Spaniard had one last chance to get back into the match when he found himself up 15-40 in one game, but could not convert either break point, leaving Sinner to wrap up the win on his next service game.

Sinner delivers a serve late in the match.

The world No. 1 now adds a Wimbledon title to the two he has won at the Australian Open and the one he claimed at the US Open. Despite only having won five of his 13 matches against Alcaraz, he is now 2-0 against the Spaniard at Wimbledon.

Alcaraz, having lost a grand slam final for the first time in his six appearances, missed out on the chance to join 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.

Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning match point on Sunday.

Jannik Sinner, the world’s top-ranked player, is now Wimbledon champion for the first time.

The Italian didn’t get off to the best start Sunday, losing the first set to two-time defending champion and world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz. But he rebounded to win the next three sets in what was an exciting match full of great rallies.

This is now Sinner’s fourth grand slam singles title, to go with two Australian Opens and one US Open.

Alcaraz was seeking his third straight Wimbledon title after winning in 2023 and 2024.

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Sinner celebrates with his mother, Siglinde, after the match.

Sinner hits a memorable between-the-legs shot during the match.

Carlos Alcaraz, foreground, competes against Sinner on Centre Court.

At one point in the match, Sinner had to pick up a champagne cork that had fallen onto the court.

Alcaraz stretches for a forehand shot in the first set, which he won.

The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive to the Royal Box with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte to watch the match.

Sinner celebrates with the winner's trophy.

Jannik Sinner delivers his post-match remarks on Centre Court.

It was, in many ways, a day of firsts for Jannik Sinner: his first Wimbledon title, the first Italian man to hold the trophy, and the first time he’s had a match interrupted by a champagne cork.

That moment came during the second set, when Sinner had to pause to pick the projectile off the ground and have it removed from the court.

Sinner flicks a champagne cork that fell onto the court.

Having congratulated Carlos Alcaraz on an “amazing tournament” in his on-court interview, the newly-crowned Wimbledon champion turned his attention to his family and team, singling out his motorsport-loving brother, in particular.

Sinner’s victory here at the All England Lawn Tennis Club avenges his brutal loss to Alcaraz at the French Open last month, during which he let slip a commanding lead and lost three championship points.

The world No. 1 pointed to the experience as one of the reasons that he’s been able to win a first Wimbledon crown this year.

Carlos Alcaraz addresses the crowd after the match.

He may have lost this final, but Carlos Alcaraz is still able to see it all in perspective.

At just 22, he’s already won two Wimbledon titles, two French Opens and a US Open. That being said, he did not appear overly disappointed in today’s defeat.

“Really, really happy, really proud about everything I’m doing,” he said during his on-court interview after the final.

“It’s a great journey so far that I’m really proud about and I want to keep it going.”

In many ways, today’s final result is perfect for the emerging rivalry between these two generational talents. Both have now proven they can beat the other on the biggest stages, and Alcaraz is confident he’ll be back within a shot of a Wimbledon title again.

You imagine a repeat of this year’s final isn’t too far away.

Carlos Alcaraz serves during Sunday's final.

Today’s men’s final was, in many ways, the polar opposite of yesterday’s women’s final – for most of the contest, Alcaraz vs Sinner was a match of fine margins.

Both players made a similar number of unforced errors – Sinner 40, Alcaraz 36 – and hit a similar number of winners – 40 and 38, respectively.

But where Alcaraz did fall down was in his serving. Despite hitting 15 aces, the Spaniard was accurate with just 53% of his first serves – a sizeable drop-off from the 65% he managed in the semifinal against Taylor Fritz, and well below Sinner’s 62% today.

He struggled even more when he had to serve twice, winning just 51% of his second-serve points, compared to Sinner’s 60%. The Spaniard also made seven double faults to Sinner’s two.

Sinner was able to use his serve as a real weapon as the match wore on and both players began to tire. Unfortunately for those backing Alcaraz, the Spaniard could not do the same.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, presents Jannik Sinner with the winner's trophy.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has come down from the Royal Box to award the winner’s and runner-up trophies.

She speaks to both players as they’re called up to collect their awards, with Jannik Sinner raising his golden trophy to the crowd.

Jannik Sinner raises his arms in victory.

Jannik Sinner defeats Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon title.

The Italian holds to 15 to round out a historic victory – he is the first Italian man to win a singles title in SW19.

Alcaraz has given it his all, never more so than at 30-0 when he puts in two huge slides to try and stay in the rally. He cannot return the second.

One championship point comes and goes for Sinner when he netted with a backhand. But the second would not elude him, with Alcaraz unable to return one last big serve.

Sinner raises his arms in celebration. It’s his day!

Sinner embraces Carlos Alcaraz after their match.

It all comes down to the next game.

Alcaraz holds but Sinner can win the Wimbledon title by holding his next service game.

Two weeks of competition come down to this.

Jannik Sinner is now one game away from the championship.

Once again, Alcaraz goes up 0-15. It’s the first point the Italian has lost this set after getting his first serve in, according to the BBC broadcast.

Chants of “Sí, se puede!” (“Yes, it’s possible!” in Spanish) are heard around Centre Court.

Sinner pulls it back to 15-15, but suddenly it’s 15-40!

Alcaraz nets to bring it back to 30-40, and then goes marginally long after a rally. We’re back at deuce.

Another net from the Spaniard gives Sinner the advantage, and he wraps up the game when Alcaraz’s return of serve goes long.

That is a huge hold for Sinner, and a tough one to take for Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz reacts after a point.

Alcaraz came under a bit of pressure there but wrapped up the game with a well-timed volley at 40-30.

Again, it’s the bare minimum required and he now has just two attempts left to break Sinner’s serve.

Coming into this contest, Carlos Alcaraz was on a career-best 24-match winning run, had won all five of his previous grand slam finals, and was aiming to win a third-straight Wimbledon title.

That could all come to an end soon with Jannik Sinner creeping towards victory. The Italian is on the verge of a fourth grand slam triumph and first at Wimbledon.

Jannik Sinner is looking for his first Wimbledon title.

Alcaraz goes up 0-15 and has a glimpse at a vital break, but that is quickly shut down by Sinner who turns it around to 30-15 in double quick time.

The Italian’s serve into Alcaraz’s body is returned long by the Spaniard for 40-15, but Sinner goes long himself on the next point and Alcaraz stays in the game.

Not for long, though, as Sinner gets another stroke of luck, the ball bouncing up off the net and stranding Alcaraz at the baseline.

It is difficult to shake the feeling that it is all going the Italian’s way at the moment.

Shadows fall on Centre Court as Carlos Alcaraz, foreground, and Jannik Sinner compete in the final.

Alcaraz holds his serve, but that’s no longer just enough for the world No. 2.

He is a break down in what could be the last set in this final and needs to find a way to topple Sinner’s serve.

The Italian really tested Alcaraz then as well, bringing the game back to deuce after the Spaniard looked to be running away with it.

Massive next game coming up on Centre Court.

It is looking harder and harder with every game for Alcaraz to force a fifth set.

Another serve down the middle gets Sinner his first point, and then Alcaraz nets for 30-0. Sinner looks in complete control at the moment and the Spaniard goes long to give the world No. 1 his second straight hold to love.

Alcaraz has come back from this before, but he’s going to have to pull something out the bag soon.

Jannik Sinner has seized an early advantage in the fourth set.

Sinner is really taking this final by storm now.

The Italian produced two fantastic winners to break Alcaraz in what could be a decisive set. He wrapped the game up by pouncing on a weak second serve to guide his return down the line.

The world No. 1 has all the momentum and is now surely the favorite to win this final.

Jannik Sinner serves to Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth set.

After losing the opening set, Jannik Sinner has turned this match around brilliantly.

It felt that he had the edge throughout the third set — hitting 15 winners to Alcaraz’s nine and not facing a single break point.

The world No. 1 also recorded seven aces, having not hit a single one across the first two sets.

Alcaraz, on the other hand, suffered behind a drop-off in his serve, landing 43% of first serves versus Sinner’s 68%. He’ll have to come from behind in order to win a third straight Wimbledon title.

Alcaraz is struggling to do anything with Sinner’s serve at the moment. Sinner holds to love to level the fourth set at 1-1.

If Alcaraz is going to take this to five sets, he’s going to have halt the Italian’s momentum.

It was very, very important for Alcaraz to hold his first service game at the start of this fourth set.

Sinner has been looking far more comfortable in the last 30 minutes and seemed to be rolling towards a first Wimbledon title.

But that hold will help steady the Spaniard’s nerves heading into a potentially decisive set.

Jannik Sinner reacts after winning the third set.

Jannik Sinner is ahead in this match after he holds to 15.

The Italian double faults to tie the game at 15-15 but follows that up with a resounding ace down the middle. Moments later, Alcaraz can do nothing about another serve down the T, and this match takes another turn.

Sinner is now just one set away from revenge after his dramatic loss to Alcaraz at Roland Garros five weeks ago.