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Time of India
17 hours ago
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- Time of India
Steffi Graf net worth: The net worth of tennis legend who remains the sole Golden Slam champion
Credit: Instagram/ Steffi Graf When Iga Swiatek walked off Centre Court after delivering a ruthless 6-0, 6-0 demolition of Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon final, the record books made us look to a familiar page. Only one woman in the Open Era had ever achieved a 'double bagel' in a Grand Slam final before. Her name? Steffi Graf. In 1988, Graf dismantled Natasha Zvereva with the same scoreline in the French Open final. That year, she didn't just win Paris, she won everything. All four Grand Slams and Olympic gold. The only tennis player in history, male or female, to capture a Golden Slam in a single calendar year. While this moment belongs to Swiatek, it also makes this a perfect moment to look back on a legend whose career redefined dominance. Golden career and hard work Credit: Instagram/ Steffi Graf Steffi Graf was born on June 14, 1969, in Mannheim, West Germany. Her father, Peter Graf, who was a car and insurance salesman, was also an ambitious tennis coach. He famously began training his daughter in their living room before she ever set foot on a court. By the age of 4, Graf was already on the ground swinging rackets. At five, she entered her first tournament. At six, she was taking formal lessons. And by 13 years and four months, she turned professional, ranking 124 in her debut season. She climbed to No. 6 by 1985 and all this without a single tour-level title to her name. Unlike most teen phenoms, Graf's schedule was tightly controlled. Peter Graf limited her tournament entries, shielding her from burnout. In 1985, she played 10 events leading up to the U.S. Open. For comparison, her rival Gabriela Sabatini, one year younger, played 21. Grand slams and more As per an ESPN report, Graf's training regimen was merciless: four hours a day, sometimes right off a plane. It was this hard work that prepared her for every situation. Her crowning achievement came in 1988—the year of the Golden Slam. In winning the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, U.S. Open, and Olympic gold in Seoul, Graf joined Margaret Court and Maureen Connolly as the only women to sweep the Slams—but she remains the only one to add Olympic gold. Credit: Instagram/ Steffi Graf Over her career, she claimed 22 Grand Slam singles titles and, for a long time, held the record for the most Grand Slams in the Open Era, until Serena Williams surpassed it in 2017. Net worth Steffi Graf's financial legacy matches her sporting one. As of 2024, her net worth stands at approximately $145 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Combined with her husband, fellow tennis icon Andre Agassi, their joint fortune edges close to the $300 million mark. Beyond prize money, she built a savvy business portfolio anchored by a long-standing relationship with Adidas, where she launched her line of signature sneakers. She also appeared in high-profile commercials for Opel in Germany, reinforcing her status as a national icon. Off-camera, Graf and her husband, Andre Agassi, co-manage a diversified investment portfolio that includes stakes in tech firms, wellness brands, and fitness ventures
The Hindu
3 days ago
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- The Hindu
List of Wimbledon men's singles champions in Open Era: Sinner becomes first Italian man to win title at SW19
Jannik Sinner beat two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to become the first Italian men's singles winner at Wimbledon in the Open Era. Overall, the 23-year-old Italian became the 23rd different man to lift the winner's trophy on the Centre Court since 1968. Swiss maestro Roger Federer holds the record for most Wimbledon titles (8) won by a man in the Open Era. Here's the complete list of men's singles winners at Wimbledon (since 1968): YEAR WINNER RUNNER-UP SCORE 2025 Jannik Sinner (Italy) Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) 4–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 2024 Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 6–2, 6–2, 7–6(4) 2023 Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 1–6, 7–6(6), 1–6, 3–6, 6–4 2022 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Nick Kyrgios (Australia) 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(3) 2021 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Matteo Berrettini (Italy) 6–7(4), 6–4, 6–4, 6–3 2020 No competition due to COVID-19 No competition due to COVID-19 No competition due to COVID-19 2019 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Roger Federer (Switzerland) 7–6(5), 1–6, 7–6(4), 4–6, 13–12(3) 2018 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Kevin Anderson (South Africa) 6–2, 6–2, 7–6(3) 2017 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Marin Cilic (Croatia) 6–3, 6–1, 6–4 2016 Andy Murray (Great Britain) Milos Raonic (Canada) 6–4, 7–6(3), 7–6(2) 2015 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Roger Federer (Switzerland) 7–6(1), 6–7(10), 6–4, 6–3 2014 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Roger Federer (Switzerland) 6–7(7), 6–4, 7–6(4), 5–7, 6–4 2013 Andy Murray (Great Britain) Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 6–4, 7–5, 6–4 2012 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Andy Murray (Great Britain) 4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4 2011 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Rafael Nadal (Spain) 6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–3 2010 Rafael Nadal (Spain) Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic) 6–3, 7–5, 6–4 2009 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Andy Roddick (USA) 5–7, 7–6(6), 7–6(5), 3–6, 16–14 2008 Rafael Nadal (Spain) Roger Federer (Switzerland) 6–4, 6–4, 6–7(5), 6–7(8), 9–7 2007 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Rafael Nadal (Spain) 7–6(7), 4–6, 7–6(3), 2–6, 6–2 2006 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Rafael Nadal (Spain) 6–0, 7–6(5), 6–7(2), 6–3 2005 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Andy Roddick (USA) 6–2, 7–6(2), 6–4 2004 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Andy Roddick (USA) 4–6, 7–5, 7–6(3), 6–4 2003 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Mark Philippoussis 7–6(5), 6–2, 7–6(3) 2002 Lleyton Hewitt (Australia) David Nalbandian (Argentina) 6–1, 6–3, 6–2 2001 Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia) Patrick Rafter (Australia) 6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 2–6, 9–7 2000 Pete Sampras (USA) Patrick Rafter (Australia) 6–7(10), 7–6(5), 6–4, 6–2 1999 Pete Sampras (USA) Andre Agassi (USA) 6–3, 6–4, 7–5 1998 Pete Sampras (USA) Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia) 6–7(2), 7–6(9), 6–4, 3–6, 6–2 1997 Pete Sampras (USA) Cedric Pioline (France) 6–4, 6–2, 6–4 1996 Richard Krajicek (Netherlands) MaliVai Washington (USA) 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 1995 Pete Sampras (USA) Boris Becker (Germany) 6–7(5), 6–2, 6–4, 6–2 1994 Pete Sampras (USA) Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia) 7–6(2), 7–6(5), 6–0 1993 Pete Sampras (USA) Jim Courier (USA) 7–6(3), 7–6(6), 3–6, 6–3 1992 Andre Agassi (USA) Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia) 6–7(8), 6–4, 6–4, 1–6, 6–4 1991 Michael Stich (Germany) Boris Becker (Germany) 6–4, 7–6(4), 6–4 1990 Stefan Edberg (Sweden) Boris Becker (Germany) 6–2, 6–2, 3–6, 3–6, 6–4 1989 Boris Becker (Germany) Stefan Edberg (Sweden) 6–0, 7–6(1), 6–4 1988 Stefan Edberg (Sweden) Boris Becker (Germany) 4–6, 7–6(2), 6–4, 6–2 1987 Pat Cash (Australia) Ivan Lendl (Czechoslovakia) 7–6(5), 6–2, 7–5 1986 Boris Becker (Germany) Ivan Lendl (Czechoslovakia) 6–4, 6–3, 7–5 1985 Boris Becker (Germany) Kevin Curren (USA) 6–3, 6–7(4), 7–6(3), 6–4 1984 John McEnroe (USA) Jimmy Connors (USA) 6–1, 6–1, 6–2 1983 John McEnroe (USA) Chris Lewis (New Zealand) 6–2, 6–2, 6–2 1982 Jimmy Connors (USA) John McEnroe (USA) 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(2), 7–6(5), 6–4 1981 John McEnroe (USA) Bjorn Borg (Sweden) 4–6, 7–6(1), 7–6(4), 6–4 1980 Bjorn Borg (Sweden) John McEnroe (USA) 1–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–7(16), 8–6 1979 Bjorn Borg (Sweden) Roscoe Tanner (USA) 6–7(4), 6–1, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 1978 Bjorn Borg (Sweden) Jimmy Connors (USA) 6–2, 6–2, 6–3 1977 Bjorn Borg (Sweden) Jimmy Connors (USA) 3–6, 6–2, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4 1976 Bjorn Borg (Sweden) Ilie Nastase (Romania) 6–4, 6–2, 9–7 1975 Arthur Ashe (USA) Jimmy Connors (USA) 6–1, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4 1974 Jimmy Connors (USA) Ken Rosewall (Australia) 6–1, 6–1, 6–4 1973 Jan Kodes (Czechoslovakia) Alex Metreveli (USSR) 6–1, 9–8(5), 6–3 1972 Stan Smith (USA) Ilie Nastase (Romania) 4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5 1971 John Newcombe (Australia) Stan Smith (USA) 6–3, 5–7, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4 1970 John Newcombe (Australia) Ken Rosewall (Australia) 5–7, 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 6–1 1969 Rod Laver (Australia) John Newcombe (Australia) 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4 1968 Rod Laver (Australia) Tony Roche (Australia) 6–3, 6–4, 6–2
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Business Standard
4 days ago
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- Business Standard
1877 to 2025: Full list of Wimbledon men's singles champions and runner-ups
Federer leads the pack with the most men's Wimbledon titles in the Open Era, having lifted the trophy a record eight times. Shashwat Nishant New Delhi Jannik Sinner made history as the first Italian man to claim the Wimbledon men's singles crown. The 23-year-old delivered a stellar performance to beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, with a scoreline of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Jannik becomes the first Italian man to lift this trophy, adding another Grand Slam to his collection on the day. The tournament has the oldest history in all of Grand Slams, dating back to 1877 when Spencer Gore won the inaugural title. Among these legends, Federer leads the pack with the most men's Wimbledon titles in the Open Era, having lifted the trophy a record eight times. As Alcaraz aims for a third straight triumph on grass, he stands on the verge of etching his name even deeper into tennis history. Wimbledon men's singles winners before the open era Year Winner 1967 John Newcombe 1966 Manuel Santana 1965 Roy Emerson 1964 Roy Emerson 1963 C.R. McKinley 1962 Rod Laver 1961 Rod Laver 1960 Neale Fraser 1959 Alejandro Olmedo 1958 Ashley J. Cooper 1957 Lewis Hoad 1956 Lewis Hoad 1955 Tony Trabert 1954 Jaroslav Drobny 1953 E. Victor Seixas Jr. 1952 Frank Sedgman 1951 R. Savitt 1950 J.E. Patty 1949 F.R. Schroeder 1948 R. Falkenburg 1947 Jack Kramer 1946 Yvon Petra 1939 Robert Riggs 1938 Donald Budge 1937 Donald Budge 1936 Fred Perry 1935 Fred Perry 1934 Fred Perry 1933 Jack Crawford 1932 H. Ellsworth Vines 1931 S.B. Wood 1930 William T. Tilden 1929 Henri Cochet 1928 Rene Lacoste 1927 Henri Cochet 1926 Jean Borotra 1925 Rene Lacoste 1924 Jean Borotra 1923 William M. Johnston 1922 Gerald Patterson 1921 William T. Tilden 1920 William T. Tilden 1919 Gerald Patterson 1914 Norman Brookes 1913 Anthony Wilding 1912 Anthony Wilding 1911 Anthony Wilding 1910 Anthony Wilding 1909 Arthur Gore 1908 Arthur Gore 1907 Norman Brookes 1906 Laurie Doherty 1905 Laurie Doherty 1904 Laurie Doherty 1903 Laurie Doherty 1902 Laurie Doherty 1901 Arthur Gore 1900 Reggie Doherty 1899 Reggie Doherty 1898 Reggie Doherty 1897 Reggie Doherty 1896 Harold Mahoney 1895 Wilfred Baddeley 1894 Joshua Pim 1893 Joshua Pim 1892 Wilfred Baddeley 1891 Wilfred Baddeley 1890 William Hamilton 1889 William Renshaw 1888 Ernest Renshaw 1887 Herbert Lawford 1886 William Renshaw 1885 William Renshaw 1884 William Renshaw 1883 William Renshaw 1882 William Renshaw 1881 William Renshaw 1880 John Hartley 1879 John Hartley 1878 Frank Hadow 1877 Spencer Gore Wimbledon men's singles champions in the Open era Wimbledon winners and runners-up list in Open era YEAR WINNER RUNNER-UP SCORE 2025 Jannik Sinner (Italy) Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 2024 Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) 2023 Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 1-6, 7-6(6), 1-6, 3-6, 6-4 2022 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Nick Kyrgios (Australia) 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(3) 2021 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Matteo Berrettini (Italy) 6–7(4), 6–4, 6–4, 6–3 2020 No competition due to COVID-19 No competition due to COVID-19 No competition due to COVID-19 2019 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Roger Federer (Switzerland) 7–6(5), 1–6, 7–6(4), 4–6, 13–12(3) 2018 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Kevin Anderson (South Africa) 6–2, 6–2, 7–6(3) 2017 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Marin Cilic (Croatia) 6–3, 6–1, 6–4 2016 Andy Murray (Great Britain) Milos Raonic (Canada) 6–4, 7–6(3), 7–6(2) 2015 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Roger Federer (Switzerland) 7–6(1), 6–7(10), 6–4, 6–3 2014 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Roger Federer (Switzerland) 6–7(7), 6–4, 7–6(4), 5–7, 6–4 2013 Andy Murray (Great Britain) Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 6–4, 7–5, 6–4 2012 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Andy Murray (Great Britain) 4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4 2011 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Rafael Nadal (Spain) 6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–3 2010 Rafael Nadal (Spain) Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic) 6–3, 7–5, 6–4 2009 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Andy Roddick (USA) 5–7, 7–6(6), 7–6(5), 3–6, 16–14 2008 Rafael Nadal (Spain) Roger Federer (Switzerland) 6–4, 6–4, 6–7(5), 6–7(8), 9–7 2007 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Rafael Nadal (Spain) 7–6(7), 4–6, 7–6(3), 2–6, 6–2 2006 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Rafael Nadal (Spain) 6–0, 7–6(5), 6–7(2), 6–3 2005 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Andy Roddick (USA) 6–2, 7–6(2), 6–4 2004 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Andy Roddick (USA) 4–6, 7–5, 7–6(3), 6–4 2003 Roger Federer (Switzerland) Mark Philippoussis 7–6(5), 6–2, 7–6(3) 2002 Lleyton Hewitt (Australia) David Nalbandian (Argentina) 6–1, 6–3, 6–2 2001 Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia) Patrick Rafter (Australia) 6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 2–6, 9–7 2000 Pete Sampras (USA) Patrick Rafter (Australia) 6–7(10), 7–6(5), 6–4, 6–2 1999 Pete Sampras (USA) Andre Agassi (USA) 6–3, 6–4, 7–5 1998 Pete Sampras (USA) Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia) 6–7(2), 7–6(9), 6–4, 3–6, 6–2 1997 Pete Sampras (USA) Cedric Pioline (France) 6–4, 6–2, 6–4 1996 Richard Krajicek (Netherlands) MaliVai Washington (USA) 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 1995 Pete Sampras (USA) Boris Becker (Germany) 6–7(5), 6–2, 6–4, 6–2 1994 Pete Sampras (USA) Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia) 7–6(2), 7–6(5), 6–0 1993 Pete Sampras (USA) Jim Courier (USA) 7–6(3), 7–6(6), 3–6, 6–3 1992 Andre Agassi (USA) Goran Ivanisevic (Croatia) 6–7(8), 6–4, 6–4, 1–6, 6–4 1991 Michael Stich (Germany) Boris Becker (Germany) 6–4, 7–6(4), 6–4 1990 Stefan Edberg (Sweden) Boris Becker (Germany) 6–2, 6–2, 3–6, 3–6, 6–4 1989 Boris Becker (Germany) Stefan Edberg (Sweden) 6–0, 7–6(1), 6–4 1988 Stefan Edberg (Sweden) Boris Becker (Germany) 4–6, 7–6(2), 6–4, 6–2 1987 Pat Cash (Australia) Ivan Lendl (Czechoslovakia) 7–6(5), 6–2, 7–5 1986 Boris Becker (Germany) Ivan Lendl (Czechoslovakia) 6–4, 6–3, 7–5 1985 Boris Becker (Germany) Kevin Curren (USA) 6–3, 6–7(4), 7–6(3), 6–4 1984 John McEnroe (USA) Jimmy Connors (USA) 6–1, 6–1, 6–2 1983 John McEnroe (USA) Chris Lewis (New Zealand) 6–2, 6–2, 6–2 1982 Jimmy Connors (USA) John McEnroe (USA) 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(2), 7–6(5), 6–4 1981 John McEnroe (USA) Bjorn Borg (Sweden) 4–6, 7–6(1), 7–6(4), 6–4 1980 Bjorn Borg (Sweden) John McEnroe (USA) 1–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–7(16), 8–6 1979 Bjorn Borg (Sweden) Roscoe Tanner (USA) 6–7(4), 6–1, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 1978 Bjorn Borg (Sweden) Jimmy Connors (USA) 6–2, 6–2, 6–3 1977 Bjorn Borg (Sweden) Jimmy Connors (USA) 3–6, 6–2, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4 1976 Bjorn Borg (Sweden) Ilie Nastase (Romania) 6–4, 6–2, 9–7 1975 Arthur Ashe (USA) Jimmy Connors (USA) 6–1, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4 1974 Jimmy Connors (USA) Ken Rosewall (Australia) 6–1, 6–1, 6–4 1973 Jan Kodes (Czechoslovakia) Alex Metreveli (USSR) 6–1, 9–8(5), 6–3 1972 Stan Smith (USA) Ilie Nastase (Romania) 4–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5 1971 John Newcombe (Australia) Stan Smith (USA) 6–3, 5–7, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4 1970 John Newcombe (Australia) Ken Rosewall (Australia) 5–7, 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 6–1 1969 Rod Laver (Australia) John Newcombe (Australia) 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
Wimbledon Final Live Updates: Carlos Alcaraz wins 1st set vs Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz leads Jannik Sinner 6-4 after the opening set in the men's singles final Carlos Alcaraz is one game away from claiming the first set against Jannik Sinner. He looked jittery early one, but is gradually finding his feet. From being a break down, the five-time Grand Slam champion has responded brilliantly on Centre Court. The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 4-5 in the first set. Carlos Alcaraz has hit back just when it mattered the most. The Spaniard has earned the break back and has drawn level at 4-4 in the first set after going 2-4 down. A backhand from Jannik Sinner hit the net, giving Alcaraz the break. Are we in for a tie-breaker on Centre Court? The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 4-4 in the first set. Alcaraz responds to Sinner's early break to take a 5-4 lead in the first set 💥#Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025 Jannik Sinner has looked in brilliant form as the World No.1 is looking in cruise control in the opening set on Centre Court. He has moved brilliantly, making Alcaraz stretch for every point. Carlos Alcaraz needs to earn the break back to have any hopes of making a comeback in the set. The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 4-2 in the first set. Just what the doctor ordered for Jannik Sinner as the World No.1 has drawn first blood in the opening set with a crucial break of serve. Sinner got the break after a forehand down the line from Alcaraz went long. How will Alcaraz respond to the early blow on Centre Court? The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 3-2 in the first set. Carlos Alcaraz has had another excellent service game, holding Jannik Sinner to love for the second time in two games. Taylor Fritz faced a similar problem against Alcaraz's serves and now Sinner is facing some issues. The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 2-2 in the first set. World No.1 Jannik Sinner is currently appearing in his 100th main draw match at Grand Slams, becoming the first player in the Open Era to play his 100th major match in a men's singles final. That was a brilliant ace as Jannik Sinner has opened his account against Carlos Alcaraz. Both players are steadily getting into their groove as the atmosphere intensifies on Centre Court. The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 1-1 in the first set. Carlos Alcaraz has made an impressive start to the match, holding Jannik Sinner to love. The Spaniard has started off from where he left off against Taylor Fritz in the semi-final. Time for Jannik Sinner to hit his straps on Centre Court. The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 0-1 in the first set. A month after the epic French Open final, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are out at Center Court to play another Grand Slam final, this time at the hallowed Wimbledon. Alcaraz is the two-time champion here, gunning for a hat-trick and he starts as the favourite. Sinner is yet to prove his credentials on grass, but don't count the Italian out after his stunning show against Novak Djokovic in teh semi-final. Alcaraz will serve first. Sinner to recieve. Here we go then! Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz at the Centre Court in London. Nothing gets bigger than this in the current era. One final photo before the match, and we are ready to begin! The sun is shining on the court and the atmosphere is superb! Semi-final: def. Novak Djokovic 6–3, 6–3, 6–4 Quarter-final: def. Ben Shelton 7–6(2), 6–4, 6–4 Round of 16: Jannik Sinner advanced (walkover vs. G. Dimitrov) Third Round: def. Pedro Martnez 6–1, 6–3, 6–1 Second Round: def. Aleksander Vukic 6–1, 6–1, 6–3 First Round: def. Luca Nardi 6–4, 6–3, 6–0 Semi-final: def. Taylor Fritz 6–4, 5–7, 6–3 Quarter-final: def. Cameron Norrie 6–2, 6–3, 6–3 Round of 16: def. Andrey Rublev 6–7(5), 6–3, 6–4, 6–4 Third Round: def. Jan-Lennard Struff 6–1, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 Second Round: def. Oliver Tarvet 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 First Round: def. Fabio Fognini 7–5, 6–7(5), 7–5, 2–6, 6–1 Despite winning their last five meetings, Alcaraz isn't taking anything for granted heading into the Wimbledon final. He downplayed any perceived advantage over his Italian rival, acknowledging that Sinner is a quick learner - someone who will no doubt bring the lessons from their French Open showdown into Sunday's clash. 'Not at all to be honest. What Jannik has is because he learned from everything, like the huge champion he is. From the losses. From the matches he's playing. He just gets better after every match and every day,' Alcaraz said in the press conference after beating Taylor Fritz. 'I'm pretty sure he's gonna take a lot of things from the French Open final. He's gonna be better physically and mentally. He's gonna be prepared on Sunday to give his 100 per cent. I'm not thinking I have an advantage mentally because of that match,' Alcaraz added. Guess who was the last player to beat Carlos Alcaraz at the Wimbledon? Jannik Sinner. Their only meeting on grass came in the 2022 pre-quarters, where Sinner took down Alcaraz in four sets: 6-1, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3. But fast-forward to now, and the tables have turned. With Alcaraz in sizzling form, he may just hold the edge - though Sinner knows what it takes to beat him on this very surface. The upcoming clash is expected to be a thriller, especially after the duo faced off in the longest-ever French Open, extending 5 hours and 29 minutes. Alcaraz was two sets down before he came back to win the match 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6. It was also the second-longest Grand Slam final after the 2012 Australian Open where Rafael Nadal and Djokovic fought it out for five hours and 53 minutes. In their head-to-head battles, Carlos Alcaraz holds a commanding 8-4 lead over Jannik Sinner. And if you narrow the lens to just the past two years, the numbers tilt even more heavily in Alcaraz's favour - he's won five straight against the Italian. The last time Sinner triumphed was at the 2023 Beijing Open semifinals. Overall Matches - 12, Carlos Alcaraz - 8, Jannik Sinner - 4 In Grand Slams Matches - 4, Carlos Alcaraz - 3, Jannik Sinner - 1 On Grass Matches - 1, Carlos Alcaraz - 0, Jannik Sinner - 1 Since returning from injury after skipping the Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz has been nothing short of unstoppable. He's racked up 24 consecutive wins, clinching titles at the Italian Open, French Open, and Queen's Club (HSBC Championships) - and now, he's one win away from a historic Wimbledon three-peat. He's also riding a 20-match winning streak at Wimbledon. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are all set for a blockbuster grand finale of the men's singles at Wimbledon on Centre Court. Sinner will be looking to win his maiden title at the All England Club after decimating 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the semi-final on Friday. Alcaraz, on the other hand, is looking to become only the fifth man after Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, and Djokovic to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles.
The Hindu
4 days ago
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- The Hindu
Alcaraz vs Sinner Live Score, Wimbledon 2025 Men's Singles Final: Jannik targets maiden title at SW19
July 13, 2025 20:14 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.
