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Sinner outlasts Zverev for consecutive Wimbledon titles

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Sinner outlasts Zverev for consecutive Wimbledon titles
Summary

Jannik Sinner won his second straight Wimbledon title, defeating Alexander Zverev in a four-set final on July 12. After losing the first set, Sinner recovered to win 6-7 (7/9), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3, 6-4, showcasing his resilience in a match lasting three hours and 46 minutes. This victory marks Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title and strengthens his position as the world number one. Zverev, who had a strong performance throughout the tournament, will rise to second in the ATP rankings following this final.

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By the Numbers
  • •Sinner secured his second consecutive Wimbledon title on July 12.
  • •Final score was 6-7 (7/9), 7-6 (7/2), 6-3, 6-4.
  • •Match lasted three hours and 46 minutes.
  • •Sinner has won his last 10 matches against Zverev.
  • •Zverev will move to second in the ATP rankings.
Latest Updates
  • 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Sinner proud to bounce back and defend Wimbledon title
  • 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Jannik Sinner outduels Alexander Zverev to defend Wimbledon title
  • 9:21 PMThe Guardian Sport — Sinner describes Wimbledon triumph as special after French Open disappointment
  • 9:03 PMBBC Sport — Sinner beats Zverev in thriller to retain Wimbledon title
  • 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
  • 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Sinner holds off Zverev to defend Wimbledon title
  • 7:05 PMBBC Sport — Sinner holds off Zverev to defend Wimbledon title
What they're saying
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Sinner recovers from Roland Garros exit with final win over Zverev ‘This means a lot because it was a tough one after Paris again’ Jannik Sinner described his triumph at Wimbledon as particularly special considering his painful defeat at the French Open, after he recovered from a difficult first set to secure his second Wimbledon title with an impressive 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 win against the second seed Alexander Zverev. Sinner, the world No 1, successfully defended his Wimbledon title to clinch his fifth grand slam singles title and 30th championship ­overall. Last month, he was heavily favoured to win his first French Open but he lost in the second round against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo after leading by two sets and 5-1. He has bounced back at the first opportunity. Continue reading...

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Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final.Sinner has banished the memories of his shock second-round exit from the French Open at the hands of Juan Manuel Cerundolo when he blew a two-set lead last month.

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Jannik Sinner took pride in again bouncing back from adversity as he celebrated retaining his Wimbledon title. The world number one dramatically wilted in the heat in Paris but stamped his authority firmly back on men’s tennis by battling to a 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4 victory over Alexander Zverev to claim a fifth major crown.

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