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Jannik Sinner captured his first Wimbledon crown on Sunday by overcoming two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in four sets—4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 just weeks after a heartbreaking French Open final loss.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner secured his fourth Grand Slam title, closing in on No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, who has five.
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The two, now are the tennis’s top stars, continue to distance themselves from the rest of the field.
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With this win, 23-year-old Italian Jannik Sinner also ended multiple streaks held by 22-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.
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Alcaraz had won the past five head-to-head matches between the pair, most recently across five sets and nearly 5 1/2 hours at Roland-Garros on June 8.
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Sinner led by two sets and held three match points in that match, but was unable to finish it off, allowing Alcaraz to extend his perfect Grand Slam final record to 5-0.
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As the match concluded, Sinner placed both hands on his white cap.
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After a warm embrace with Alcaraz at the net, he dropped to a crouch on the grass, head bowed, before striking the turf with his right hand in an outpouring of emotion.
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Sinner bounced back from the French Open in perfect fashion, reinforcing that his rivalry with Alcaraz is one that could captivate fans for many years ahead.
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Sinner told Alcaraz: 'Thank you for the player you are. It's so difficult to play against you.'
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With this win, the world number one became the first Italian to win at the All England Club and now has four Grand Slams to his name at the age of 23.
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