Wimbledon winner 2025! Jannik Sinner has written tennis history: The current world number one is the first Italian ever to win the prestigious Wimbledon men's singles. In a high-class final on the center court, Sinner defeated his rival Carlos Alcaraz 4:6, 6:4, 6:4, 6:4 in four sets. The match lasted three hours and four minutes and provided a thrilling revenge for the semi-final of the French Open a month ago.
After Sinner had let a 4:2 lead slip in the first set and Alcaraz won the round, the South Tyrolean showed nerves of steel. He did not give up a single serve, withstood the pressure and not only secured victory, but also his fourth Grand Slam title in total. It is his first major triumph on European soil, having already won two titles in Australia and one in New York.
Sinner thanks his family and his team and pays tribute to Alcaraz
In an interview after the historic victory, Jannik Sinner was overwhelmed: "It really is a special moment. Before this game, I would never have dreamed that I could play for this trophy. It's a dream come true." The 22-year-old South Tyrolean thanked his team and all his supporters.
Sinner also had special words for his opponent in the final, Carlos Alcaraz: "I would like to congratulate Carlos. You played an incredible tournament. Thank you for being the player you are. It's really hard to play against you. Let's continue our friendship off the court and our rivalry on the court.
Sinner also thanked his parents and his team. He sent a humorous greeting to his brother, who was able to come to the final this time "because there is no Formula 1 race".
Sinner also addressed the painful defeat at the French Open, where he missed four match points: "The defeat in Paris was very tough, but ultimately it doesn't matter how you win or lose. In important tournaments, you have to put the past behind you and keep working. That's one of the reasons why I'm standing here with this trophy."
Alcaraz pays tribute to the new Wimbledon winner and looks to the future
The defeated Carlos Alcaraz also showed himself to be a fair sportsman. "Losing hurts, but first I'd like to congratulate Jannik. We will continue our friendship off the court and our great rivalry on the court. You deserve it. You've played some great tennis in these two weeks. I'm happy for you, keep up the good work," said the Spaniard.
Alcaraz gave a positive assessment of his season so far: "I'm very happy and proud of what I've achieved. At the beginning of the season, I struggled on and off the court. Then I found joy in playing tennis again and I'm excited every time I step on court. It's been a great journey so far." He promised to be back next year in Wimbledon a tournament he described as one of the most beautiful on the tour.
The rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz, which already characterizes men's tennis, will bring many more exciting duels to the sport.
Jannik Sinner's historic Wimbledon victory not only marks a personal career highlight, but also rewrites Italian sporting history. His success impressively proves that he has the mental strength and talent to fight his way back to the top of the world after setbacks such as in Paris. With this triumph, Sinner consolidates his position as a leading figure in men's tennis and gives hope for an era in which he, together with rivals such as Alcaraz, will become the world's top player. Sport will shape the future. His rise is an inspiring example of perseverance and the unconditional will to turn dreams into reality.
