Wimbledon 2025 men’s final live: Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner tennis result and reaction

All of a sudden, are we living in the Jannik Sinner era?

That’s now three of the last four Grand Slams.

27 wins and just one defeat.

A puzzle for Alcaraz and the rest to solve as we head to Flushing Meadows next on the Grand Slam tour.

“Mentally, it’s been a whirlwind of a year for Sinner,” Kyrgios says.

“Props to him for getting back and playing some great tennis. This is one of many Wimbledon titles, I assume.

“It’s not easy to go through all of that. It’s everything he’s gone through when he’s on his knees.

“The game plan was executed perfectly, the backhand line and he served great.”

At the end, Jannik Sinner lofted his arms aloft after a victory which must have felt like some time coming. The 23-year-old, in his typical unostentatious manner, crouched down in reflection before heading to his euphoric team in the east stand. Unlike the most devastating of defeats five weeks ago on the red brick of Roland Garros, when three championship points passed in a flash, the Italian had his crowning moment of the season this Sunday evening in south-west London.

No longer bewitched by his adversary, Sinner claimed his first win over Carlos Alcaraz in six attempts and 20 months. The world No 1 had finally triumphed against his biggest foe. Despite dropping the first set here, the Italian kept his composure, stopped Alcaraz’s three-peat quest and 24-win streak in its tracks and prevailed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Of course, for some, it is a result with a bitter taste. It would be remiss not to mention Sinner’s three-month doping ban earlier this year, suspiciously timed so he did not miss a major. Some argue, therefore, that Sinner should not even be playing this fortnight in SW19. And they may well be right. But the “inadvertent contamination” of an anabolic steroid was seen by most as purely accidental. A costly mistake, but one in which Sinner’s integrity was rightly not questioned.

“The last game, I served very well,” Sinner adds.

“Best of five, it can be so crucial, every moment can change the match.

“No [I didn’t expect the champagne cork], only here at Wimbledon, it’s exactly why we love playing here.

“It’s a very expensive tournament, you know? It sounds amazing [to be a member of the AELTC], I hope my career is a bit longer, then after I can come back here. To be in this position. We were talking, we never thought we would be in this position when we were young.

“I’m just living my dream, it’s amazing. Thank you to the ball boys and kids, it’s amazing to have you, you make our lives much easier. Thank you for all your support, see you next year.”

“I’d like to start with Carlos, again, an amazing tournament, thank you for the player you are.

“We have an amazing relationship off the court. We need to build up on it, you have the best team, keep pushing, you’ll hold this many times. You already have two!

“It’s so special, seeing my parents here, my parents, my brother. A special thanks to him, actually. There’s no Formula 1 race this weekend, that’s why he’s here.

“Emotionally, I had a very tough loss in Paris, at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how you win and lose, especially in important tournaments. You have to understand why you lost, keep working, it’s one of the reasons I’m holding this trophy.

“I’m grateful for being healthy and having this trophy means a lot.”

“I’m really happy and proud about everything I’m doing, at the beginning I struggled a bit on and off the court.

“Then suddenly I brought joy to the court, being happy again. That excitement every time I step on the court. Thank you to my team and my family, I’m lucky to have them here. Without them it wouldn’t be possible to play this tennis.

“It’s a great journey so far, I’m proud about that. I want to keep it going, just to say thank you to them.

“Absolutely, I’ll be back, for sure I’m going to be back. Wimbledon is one of the most beautiful tournaments we have on tour.

“I just feel at home every time I come here. Such a beautiful court. I love playing here in front of you.

“I have to say thank you, I’ll be back for sure. Just to say thank you for the King of Spain to come here for your support. It’s an honour, having you in the stands to support me. Flying to the final. Thank you for coming.”