Tennis-Sinner rises above adversity to make Italian history


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 14 Jul 2025

Jul 13, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot during the menÕs singles final match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day 14 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

LONDON (Reuters) -Jannik Sinner spoke of his pride at overcoming months of adversity on and off the court after claiming his first Wimbledon title by dethroning rival Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday.

The ice-cool 23-year-old beat the Spaniard 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 to become Italy's first Wimbledon singles champion and claim his fourth Grand Slam title.

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