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Jannik Sinner wins second men's Wimbledon singles title
Sinner won his fifth Grand Slam title and extended his winning streak over Zverev to 10 matches after a tight second-set tiebreak.
- On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Jannik Sinner of Italy defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 to claim his second consecutive Wimbledon title at the All England Club.
- Zverev appeared hampered by a knee issue after slipping on the grass during a key third-set point, which hindered his serve—his primary weapon—throughout the remainder of the final.
- Sinner produced 58 winners to Zverev's 49 and became the first player to win the men's singles title without conceding a service game in the semifinals or final since 2003.
- Despite the defeat, Zverev will leapfrog Carlos Alcaraz into the No. 1 ranking spot on Monday, while coach Darren Cahill praised Sinner's resilience after recent adversity.
- Prince William watched from the Royal Box alongside actors Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman, and Ben Stiller as Sinner secured his fifth Grand Slam title.
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The world number one tennis player won Wimbledon for the second year in a row, something that none of his Italian compatriots have ever achieved.
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