Jannik Sinner is the Wimbledon champion once again.
The Italian superstar clinched his fifth Grand Slam title on Sunday evening, defeating a spirited Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court.
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He has now joined the likes of Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in winning the Wimbledon Men’s Singles title at least once.
Sinner has also become the 10th man in the Open Era [began in 1968] to successfully defend their Wimbledon title.
Who are the other nine players to do so?
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz captured his first Wimbledon title in 2023, defeating Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set final.
Alcaraz, who won 1–6, 7–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–4, stated: “It is a dream come true for me.
“Even if I lost, I would have been proud of myself. To be able to play in these stages of these occasions – as a boy of 20 years old – is really fast.
“I’m really proud of myself.”
The Spanish superstar returned to the tournament a year later and once again played Djokovic in the final.
It was a much more routine affair for Alcaraz, who won 6–2, 6–2, 7–6 over the Serb.
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic won four consecutive Wimbledon titles between 2018 and 2022.
The Serbian star, who has won a total of seven Wimbledon titles throughout the course of his career, last triumphed at the event in 2022 – beating Nick Kyrgios in the final.
“It is tough to find consolation words at a moment like this but you showed why you are one of the best players in the world,” he said.
“I wish you all the best,” Djokovic told Kyrgios after the final. “I respect you a lot and you are a phenomenal talent.
“I never thought I would say so many nice things about you! Okay, it’s official: it is a bromance.”
Djokovic’s dominance at the Championships was ended the very next year by Carlos Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon finals
- 2011: defeated Rafael Nadal
- 2013: lost to Andy Murray
- 2014: defeated Roger Federer
- 2015: defeated Roger Federer
- 2018: defeated Kevin Anderson
- 2019: defeated Roger Federer
- 2021: defeated Matteo Berrettini
- 2022: defeated Nick Kyrgios
- 2023: lost to Carlos Alcaraz
- 2024: lost to Carlos Alcaraz
Roger Federer
Federer, the greatest male player in Wimbledon history, won a record-breaking eight editions of the event.
His dominance began in 2003, when he defeated Andy Roddick and Mark Philippoussis en route to the title.
The Swiss legend went on to dominate from 2004 to 2007 – winning five consecutive titles.
His run was then ended by Rafael Nadal in 2008.
Federer captured his final Wimbledon title in 2017, beating Marin Cilic.
“It is cruel sometimes,” Federer said of Cilic, who had suffered physically during the contest.
“But Marin fought well and is a hero, so congratulations on a wonderful tournament.”
Pete Sampras
Sampras, a 14-time major champion, enjoyed quite possibly the most dominant spell at a major event of any player in the Open Era.
The American won seven Wimbledon titles between 1993 and 2000, becoming the most successful player in the history of the men’s singles event alongside William Renshaw [Federer later passed this record].
The only year Sampras did not win the title during that stretch was in 1996, when he was knocked out in the quarter-finals by eventual champion Richard Krajicek.
Sampras last competed at the event in 2002, reaching the second round.
Boris Becker
Becker became the youngest male singles champion in Wimbledon history when he clinched the 1985 title.
The German was aged 17 years, seven months, and 15 days when he defeated Kevin Curren 6–3, 6–7, 7–6, 6–4 in the 1985 final.
Becker returned a year later and reclaimed his title, beating Ivan Lendl in the showpiece event.
Becker won his third and last Wimbledon title in 1989, triumphing against Stefan Edberg in the final.
The enigmatic German reached three more Wimbledon finals in 1990, 1991, and 1995, but was unable to triumph on any of those occasions.
John McEnroe
McEnroe, one of the most iconic figures in all of sports, qualified for five consecutive Wimbledon finals between 1980 and 1984.
His first final ended in heartbreak, as he lost to Bjorn Borg in a five-set thriller.
McEnroe avenged that loss a year later, beating Borg 4–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–4 in the 1981 final.
McEnroe was unable to defend his title in 1982, losing to compatriot Jimmy Connors.
He then won two consecutive titles in 1983 and 1984, beating Chris Lewis and Jimmy Connors, respectively.
Bjorn Borg
Borg is simply one of the greatest players to ever grace a tennis court.
The Swedish superstar won five consecutive Wimbledon titles between 1976 and 1980, beating the likes of Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe and Ilie Nastase in those finals.
Borg’s winning streak at the All England Club was ended by John McEnroe in 1981.
Borg did not compete in any Grand Slam event after 1981 and he retired from the sport in 1983 at the age of 26.
John Newcombe
Newcombe is a great of Australian tennis.
Born in Sydney, Newcombe went on to win three Wimbledon titles.
The first of these titles occurred before the Open Era: in 1967.
He won his second and third Wimbledon titles in 1970 and 1971, beating Ken Rosewall and Stan Smith in the respective finals.
Newcombe won eight Grand Slam singles titles before retiring from his professional tennis career in 1981.
Rod Laver
Laver was a dominant force at Wimbledon throughout his career.
The Australian icon reached the Wimbledon final in six of his 11 tournament appearances.
Laver won back-to-back Wimbledon titles in 1961 and 1962.
He then did not compete at the All England Club for five years, before making his return in 1968.
Laver again won consecutive titles, beating Tony Roche in the 1968 final and John Newcombe in the 1969 final.
Laver made his final Wimbledon appearance eight years later, losing to Richard Stockton in the second round.
