Sinner beats Zverev in four: two tiebreaks, then the champion's weight
Jannik Sinner def. Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4. Championship point on a 23-shot rally.
| Player | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Alexander Zverev | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Sinner 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4 Zverev
Why this one matters: Alexander Zverev arrived as the reigning French Open champion, looking for a Channel Slam. Jannik Sinner arrived as world No. 1, looking for a second straight Wimbledon and a first major of 2026 after an Australian Open semi loss to Djokovic and a French Open second-round exit with heat exhaustion.
The score, from CBS: 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4. First break of the match at 5-3 in the third. Championship point after a 23-shot rally, Sinner's forehand. He now has 100 major match wins.
The first two sets were serve. The last two were the favourite remembering who he is.
The stakes
A fifth Slam versus Zverev's first Wimbledon final.
The rivalry angle
The two biggest first-strike games in men's tennis, on grass.
Players who could decide it
Won the second-set breaker, then broke at 5-3 in the third.
Took the first-set breaker, could not find a second.
Did you know?
- !Sinner's second straight Wimbledon.
- !Fifth major overall, first of 2026.
- !First break of the match came at 5-3 in the third set.
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