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Jannik Sinner Keeps Evolving His Game. Just Like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic Before Him
Sinner's evolving game, featuring powerful baseline winners and a precise topspin lob, secured his Wimbledon men's singles title against Alexander Zverev.
On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, securing his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam win.
Sinner's coaches, Darren Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi, praised his shot variety during the final, noting he incorporated sliced backhands, lobs, and drop shots to counter Zverev's evolving style.
Zverev unleashed serves reaching up to 139 mph, while Sinner managed heat challenges using an ice vest; Cahill noted, "The more time he spends in the heat, the better he's going to be at it."
In Monday's rankings release, Zverev leapfrogged Carlos Alcaraz, while Sinner's consecutive Wimbledon victories narrowed his deficit to Alcaraz's seven Grand Slams.
Carlos Alcaraz missed the French Open and Wimbledon this year due to a right wrist injury, leaving his participation in the year's final Grand Slam uncertain.
With a winning shot with balloon, perfectly placed, he flew out of reach of his rival 1.98 meters tall and fell off the bottom line in the second game.