Alcaraz vs Sinner Live Score, Wimbledon 2025 Men's Singles Final: Jannik targets maiden title at SW19
A milestone match for Jannik Sinner
Today, Sinner will play his 100th main draw match at Grand Slams. Plenty of men have done this before but he is the first one in the Open Era who will touch this milestone in a Major final.
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