World No. 1 Jannik Sinner produced a spectacular comeback from his painful French Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz, defeating the Spaniard in the Wimbledon 2025 final on Sunday at the All England Club. With a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory, Sinner not only claimed the coveted title but also put to rest doubts about his ability to overcome his long-time rival.
Sinner Ends Alcaraz Dominance on Grass
Heading into the final, Sinner was seen as the underdog despite his top ranking. Alcaraz was riding high on a 20-match winning streak at Wimbledon, which included back-to-back titles. He had not lost a match since making his comeback at the Italian Open, amassing 24 straight wins. Moreover, Alcaraz had a psychological edge, having beaten Sinner in their last five meetings.
Fans hadn’t forgotten Alcaraz’s emphatic straight-sets win over Novak Djokovic in last year’s final, and most expected another chapter in his Wimbledon reign.
But tennis thrives on surprises—and Sunday brought one of the biggest. In just over three hours, Sinner turned the tide and stunned Alcaraz, sealing a career-defining win and lifting his first Wimbledon trophy while Alcaraz had to settle for second place.
Redemption from Paris
Only a month earlier, at Roland Garros, Sinner was within reach of his first Grand Slam title. After taking the first two sets in the final, he looked set to win. But Alcaraz, known for his grit, staged an epic comeback and snatched the title in five sets, in what became one of the longest Grand Slam finals ever.
This time, however, Sinner was determined not to let history repeat itself.
Although he dropped the first set on Sunday—despite securing an early break—Sinner quickly regained composure and took control. He didn’t allow a single break across the next three sets, even under pressure late in the fourth. With calm and focus, he closed the door on any hopes of an Alcaraz fightback.
There was no five-set thriller this time. This was Sinner’s moment—and he wasn’t going to let it slip.
From Setback to Strength
The painful loss in Paris could have broken Sinner. But instead, it became his driving force. He channeled the disappointment into hard work and mental toughness, arriving at Wimbledon with a clear mission—to win.
“Emotionally, it was very tough to lose in Paris,” Sinner said after his win. “But in these big tournaments, it’s how you respond that matters. We accepted that loss, learned from it, and trained harder. That’s why I’m standing here with the trophy. I’m just thankful to be healthy and surrounded by the right people.”
Sinner’s journey with Alcaraz at Wimbledon began in 2022, when he beat the Spaniard in the fourth round—an early sign of his potential on grass. Three years later, he has done it again, and now holds a 2-0 record against Alcaraz at Wimbledon.
Previously regarded as a hard-court player—having won titles at the Australian Open and US Open—Sinner has now mastered grass as well. With four Grand Slam titles on three different surfaces, only clay remains unconquered.
And that will surely be his next goal: to return to Roland Garros, seeking the final piece of his Grand Slam puzzle.