Wimbledon Final Highlights: Jannik Sinner crowned champion again, beat Alexander Zverev in final

Jannik Sinner successfully defends his Wimbledon crown, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 to claim his fifth Grand Slam title and extend his winning streak over the German to 10 matches. Zverev departs with plenty of positives after reaching his maiden Wimbledon final, saying the run has left him believing he can one day lift the trophy.

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To retain the title, just how does it feel to have your hands back on this wonderful trophy?

Jannik Sinner:

Yeah, amazing.

But, as Sasha did, I'd like to start with you and your whole team and family. You reached one of your main goals by winning a Grand Slam, and you made it happen in Paris. Today you were so, so close. If you keep playing like this, I'm very, very sure you're going to win this one as well.

I know another goal of yours is to become world No. 1. You're very, very close, so I have to be very careful now.

He made you work so hard for this victory. What was the key today?

Jannik Sinner:

Yeah, we both started very well, serving really well. My team and I prepared in the best possible way, so I have to thank everyone in my box for all the support.

My mum is here. I saw that she left the stadium a couple of times. Being the parent of a player isn't easy, but it's been an amazing final once again.

It always takes two players to make a great match. Sasha and I both tried to give everything we had. Of course, I'm very happy about the win, but I'm even happier about the level we both played.

You, the fans, are the reason. Honestly, there's no better place to play tennis than here. Standing on this court, you can feel the nerves on Sunday morning when you wake up because you know it's a very, very special day. You never know how many chances you'll have to come back on a Sunday like this, so I never take it for granted.

Playing in front of so many special people throughout these two weeks has been amazing. Thank you for the support. You always make me feel so welcome, and you've given me the most special feeling a tennis player can experience.

One last thing. We've had a couple of very warm days and, for the first time, no rain, which has been amazing. But I'd also like to thank all the ball girls and ball boys for everything you do. You make life on court as easy as possible.

Thanks as well to everyone behind the scenes. This truly is the most special tournament we have all year.

Thank you so much, and I'll see you all next year.

Ladies and gentlemen, your Wimbledon champion, Jannik Sinner.

You left your heart and soul on Centre Court for almost four hours and gave everyone a wonderful Wimbledon final. It was your first Wimbledon final here, and I know it's not the result you wanted. Can you share your thoughts?

Alexander Zverev:

Yeah. Well, first of all, Jannik, I don't really like you anymore. (Laughs.) To be fair, I've lost to you nine times in a row.

No, but first of all, congratulations to Jannik. He showed once again why he's the best player in the world. It was great to share Centre Court with you on finals weekend. It's a great honour to be here. Unfortunately, it didn't go my way, but congratulations to you first of all.

Do I keep going? I don't know how it works. Do I just keep going?

You're very welcome to keep going.

Alexander Zverev:

Also, congratulations to Jannik's team, who have been with him for many years. You guys are world No. 1 now, but you started outside the top 10 and worked your way to becoming Grand Slam champions and world No. 1. It's definitely a team effort, and I think Jannik is the first one to admit that. Congratulations to all of you. You really deserve it.

To my team, we had a pretty good two months, I would say, even though we lost this final. Actually, we had an amazing two months. We came into Wimbledon having never reached the quarterfinals, and now we've played our first Wimbledon final.

At 29 years old, this is the first time I actually believe I can win this trophy. So thank you to you guys as well.

I'd also like to thank the crowd for these two amazing weeks. Every time I played, the court was full, and I've never felt support like that at Wimbledon before. I really appreciate it. You were a big part of why I made it to the final, so thank you very much.

Unfortunately, this guy will be back as well. (Laughs.)

One more thing. It's very special to play on Centre Court, and that's also because of the Royal Box. The number of special people I see there for every match, especially for the final, is incredible.

It's a great honour to play in front of you, Your Highness, and in front of everybody else as well. I think it's the most unique court in the world, and the Royal Box makes it even more special. It's a massive honour to play on this court. Thank you.

I'm sure everyone would like to join in wishing you all the very best for the rest of the season. Ladies and gentlemen, your Wimbledon runner-up, Alexander Zverev.

Jannik Sinner has successfully defended his Wimbledon crown, capping off another extraordinary chapter in his already glittering career.

The Italian sealed the title with a stunning forehand winner and, the moment Alexander Zverev failed to get to the ball, Sinner collapsed to the Centre Court turf in sheer delight after an unforgettable battle that lasted more than three and a half hours.

It is another landmark moment for the 24-year-old, who now boasts five Grand Slam titles and has firmly cemented his place among the modern greats of the game.

Sinner's dominance over Zverev has reached astonishing levels, he has now won 10 consecutive matches against the German and an incredible 17 of the last 18 sets they have contested.

The numbers behind his triumph are staggering. Sinner has extended his winning streak at Wimbledon to 14 matches, registered his 100th Grand Slam match victory and claimed the 30th title of his career.

Even more remarkably, the world No. 1 has now won 37 of his last 38 matches, underlining the remarkable consistency that has made him the undisputed force in men's tennis.

Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the men's singles final.

Alexander Zverev has done his part for now, producing a solid service game to stay alive in the Wimbledon final.

The German held comfortably to prolong the contest, but the challenge ahead is enormous.

For the first time in the match, Zverev now finds himself in must-break territory.

After more than three and a half hours of intense tennis, he needs to find a way past Jannik Sinner's formidable serve if he is to keep his hopes alive on Centre Court.

Sinner, meanwhile, will step up to serve for the championship.

Jannik Sinner leads Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 5-4 in the 4th set.

Jannik Sinner is now just one game away from retaining his Wimbledon crown. As the final crossed the three-and-a-half-hour mark on Centre Court, the Italian produced a stupendous service game, holding Alexander Zverev to love and tightening his grip on the title.

The world No. 1 barely gave Zverev a look in, serving with precision and authority to move within touching distance of victory.

Having turned the match around after dropping the opening set, Sinner has elevated his game when it has mattered most, seizing control of the contest with his relentless consistency and clutch shot-making.

For Zverev, time is rapidly running out.

Jannik Sinner leads Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 5-3 in the 4th set.

Jannik Sinner now has one foot on the Wimbledon trophy.

The Italian has struck at the perfect moment, claiming his second break of serve of the match to move 4-3 ahead in the fourth set and edge ever closer to retaining his title on Centre Court.

Sinner looked set to wrap up the game quickly after racing to a 40-15 lead and earning two break points, but Alexander Zverev showed tremendous fight to save both and drag the contest deeper.

However, the world No. 1 refused to let the opportunity slip away. Continuing to pile on the pressure, Sinner eventually found the decisive breakthrough, sealing the break with a brilliant forehand winner.

Jannik Sinner leads Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 4-3 in the 4th set.

Jannik Sinner continues to look untouchable on serve, producing another assured hold and sealing the game with an ace.

The Italian has barely put a foot wrong since turning the match around and is piling the pressure on Alexander Zverev with every passing game.

Yet, despite his dominance, Sinner knows that another break of serve could all but put one hand on the Wimbledon trophy.

Jannik Sinner leads Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 3-3 in the 4th set.

Alexander Zverev looked poised to seize the initiative in the fourth set after racing to a 30-0 lead on Jannik Sinner's serve, but the world No.1 once again demonstrated his composure under pressure.

Refusing to panic, Sinner reeled off a string of crucial points to turn the game around and deny the German a breakthrough.

Having let another opportunity slip away, Zverev was left frustrated as Sinner dug deep to protect his serve and level the set at 2-2.

Jannik Sinner leads Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 2-2 in the 4th set.

Jannik Sinner has come through another crucial service game to keep the fourth set level at 1-0, but not before surviving a spirited challenge from Alexander Zverev. The Italian appeared to be cruising after racing to a commanding 40-0 lead, forcing a string of errors from the German with his relentless baseline play.

However, Zverev refused to back down. The French Open champion produced two superb forehand winners and capitalised on a rare mistake from Sinner to drag the game back to deuce, briefly threatening to shift the momentum.

Just when the pressure began to mount, Sinner raised his level once again. The world No.1 forced consecutive backhand errors from Zverev to close out the game and preserve his advantage in the set.

Jannik Sinner leads Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 1-0 in the 4th set.

What a way for Jannik Sinner to close out the third set 6-3.

Having secured the first break of the match only minutes earlier, the Italian produced a flawless service game, holding Alexander Zverev to love to move within touching distance of the Wimbledon title.

Sinner immediately seized control with a forehand winner before forcing errors off both wings from the German to race to 40-0. And fittingly, the world No.1 wrapped up the set in style, firing down an ace to complete a dominant hold.

The momentum has swung decisively in Sinner's favour.

Zverev, meanwhile, faces the daunting task of staging a comeback to keep his hopes alive on Centre Court.

Jannik Sinner leads Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3 after the 3rd set.

After two hours and 54 minutes of relentless tennis, we finally have the first break of serve in this Wimbledon final and it belongs to Jannik Sinner.

Just when Alexander Zverev appeared to be cruising at 40-15 on his own serve, the Italian raised his level at the perfect moment and produced his best tennis of the match to turn the game on its head.

Sinner refused to go away, clawing his way back into the contest before sealing the decisive break when Zverev sent a forehand wide under pressure.

Having finally found the breakthrough, Sinner is now just one game away from taking the third set and moving into a commanding position in the final.

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev stands at 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 5-3 in the 3rd set.

Jannik Sinner displayed a touching moment of sportsmanship during a tense passage of play on Centre Court. Trying to convert the break point, Alexander Zverev landed awkwardly on his right knee while chasing down the ball and appeared to be in some discomfort.

Despite the intensity of the contest and the significance of the moment, Sinner immediately walked across the net to check on his opponent's condition.

It was a classy gesture from the Italian, who momentarily put aside the fierce battle to ensure that Zverev was alright.

The Centre Court crowd warmly appreciated the display of respect between the two finalists.

Jannik Sinner has escaped from a huge hole to keep the third set on serve. Alexander Zverev sensed his opportunity after racing to a 30-0 lead on the Italian's serve.

The German refused to let up, dragging Sinner to deuce and eventually earning his first break point of the contest.

But just when Zverev appeared on the verge of finally making the breakthrough, Sinner produced under immense pressure, saving the break point and digging deep to stay alive.

The Italian then completed a remarkable escape with a forehand winner to seal the hold, ensuring that the enthralling battle remains deadlocked.

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev stands at 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 4-3 in the 3rd set.

We are halfway through the third set, and the deadlock remains unbroken.

More than two and a half hours into this absorbing Wimbledon final, Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev are still yet to surrender their serve.

For the third time in the set, Sinner managed to edge 15-0 ahead on Zverev's serve, only for the German to slam the door shut once again.

Time and again, the French Open champion has found the answers under pressure, eventually wrapping up the sixth game after forcing a backhand error from Sinner.

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev stands at 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 3-3 in the 3rd set.

More than two and a half hours into this gripping Wimbledon final, we are still yet to witness the first break of serve.

Jannik Sinner once again threatened to make the breakthrough after moving 15-0 up on Alexander Zverev's delivery, but the German refused to buckle under pressure.

Zverev quickly wrestled back control of the game, producing another assured hold to keep pace with the world No.1.

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev stands at 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 2-2 in the 3rd set.

Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev have made solid starts to the third set, with neither player showing any signs of letting up after more than two hours of intense tennis.

The Italian briefly threatened to seize the initiative when he moved 15-0 ahead on Zverev's serve, raising hopes of the first break of the match.

But the German responded in impressive fashion, quickly regaining control of the game and shutting the door on Sinner's challenge.

Zverev eventually held serve after forcing a backhand error from the world No.1.

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev stands at 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 1-1 in the 3rd set.

We are heading for another tie-break on Centre Court. Jannik Sinner kept his composure under pressure and held serve to make it 6-6 in the second set after Alexander Zverev's backhand drifted long.

For the second set in succession, neither player has managed to find a way through on return, setting up another winner-takes-all shootout.

But this tie-break carries extra significance for Sinner, who will still be haunted by the missed opportunities and narrow defeat in the first-set breaker.

Alexander Zverev leads Jannik Sinner 7-6(7), 6-6 in the second set.

Alexander Zverev has once again come up with the goods on serve, producing a solid hold to move 6-5 ahead in the second set.

The German closed out the game after forcing Jannik Sinner into a backhand error, leaving the world No.1 with little time to regroup.

With the pressure mounting on Centre Court, Sinner must now hold serve to stay alive in the set and force a second successive tie-break.

Alexander Zverev leads Jannik Sinner 7-6(7), 6-5 in the second set.