Sinner prepares for Wimbledon final against Zverev
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev are set to meet in the Wimbledon final on Sunday. Sinner, the world number one, has won the last nine encounters with Zverev, including six in straight sets. However, Zverev is riding a wave of confidence after winning his first Grand Slam title at the French Open last month. Both players have been in strong form this season, each with over 40 match wins in 2026. Sinner aims for his fifth Grand Slam title in his quest to retain the championship.
- •Sinner won his first Wimbledon title last summer.
- •Zverev won his first Grand Slam at the French Open.
- •Sinner leads their head-to-head 9-5.
- •Both players have the highest match win counts in 2026.
- •The final marks their first meeting on grass.
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — Champion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon final
- 5:19 AMBBC Sport — Champion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon final
"Recent history suggests Jannik Sinner should be confident of retaining his Wimbledon title - but he is wary of French Open champion Alexander Zverev.
"Recent history suggests Jannik Sinner should be confident of retaining his Wimbledon title - but he is wary of French Open champion Alexander Zverev.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:19 AMChampion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon final
Recent history suggests Jannik Sinner should be confident of retaining his Wimbledon title - but he is wary of French Open champion Alexander Zverev.
- BBC SportJul 12, 2026, 5:19 AMChampion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon final
Recent history suggests Jannik Sinner should be confident of retaining his Wimbledon title - but he is wary of French Open champion Alexander Zverev.
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