World No. 1 player Jannik Sinner defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev to win the Wimbledon tennis title for the second consecutive time. After a disappointing loss at the French Open, he rebounded to claim his fifth Grand Slam career title. Following the victory, Sinner stated, ‘This title is very special to me after Paris.’ June 29, Kathmandu.
A month ago, Sinner suffered an unexpected defeat at the French Open that deeply affected his confidence. However, the world No. 1 did not let that setback become a weakness and moved forward. Rising from that disappointment, he secured his second consecutive Wimbledon title, reaffirming his status as one of the most influential players in world tennis.
In the final, the 24-year-old Italian star defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev in four sets with a 3-1 margin, securing his fifth Grand Slam title. He became the tenth male player in the Open Era to win Wimbledon consecutively twice. This victory represents not only another Grand Slam for Sinner but also a triumphant response to the painful defeat he endured at the French Open.
At the French Open, unable to maintain a two-set lead and a 5–1 advantage in the deciding set, he was defeated by Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo. He had already faced difficult defeats in Paris for two consecutive years prior.
Sinner’s journey at Wimbledon was not easy either. He had to battle through a five-set struggle against Miomir Kecmanović in the first round. A loss in that match would have seen him exit in the first round, making him the third former champion to do so. However, that hard-fought victory helped him regain his rhythm. He then won five straight matches in straight sets to reach the final. In the semifinals, he decisively defeated Novak Djokovic, who has won 24 Grand Slam titles.
In the final against Zverev, Sinner faced pressure after dropping the opening set. However, he maintained composure, delivering excellent returns and breaking serve at critical moments to secure the win. Reflecting on his triumph, Sinner said, ‘This title is extremely special for me after Paris. After that loss, I worked very hard to become competitive here.’
Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill also highlighted the player’s resilience after setbacks as his greatest strength. ‘He has suffered many tough defeats, but those losses do not stop him. He comes back stronger after every failure,’ Cahill remarked.
Sinner’s performance this year has been exceptional. He has won 44 out of 47 matches. Since winning Wimbledon last year, he has succeeded in 77 of 83 matches played. With this Wimbledon title, Sinner has further solidified his position as the world No. 1. Despite losing the final, Zverev is set to move up to world No. 2 on Monday, surpassing the injured Carlos Alcaraz. Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has compared Sinner’s playing style to Novak Djokovic’s. ‘Considering his ability to handle pressure, play extraordinarily swiftly when needed, and win difficult situations, Sinner could become the next Novak Djokovic for the next 10 to 15 years,’ she said.
