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Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon title puts him in Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal company
The post Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon title puts him in Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal company appeared first on ClutchPoints. In the latest chapter of the best rivalry of the next generation of men's tennis, Jannik Sinner got his revenge on Carlos Alcaraz. Just five weeks after Alcaraz beat Sinner in the final of the French Open, Sinner won the Wimbledon title with a four-set victory over the Spaniard on Sunday on Centre Court. Sinner now has four major titles overall and two this season. He currently holds three of the last four major titles after winning the U.S. Open last fall and the Australian Open in January. The 23-year old is the fifth player ever to hold three of the four titles at the same time before the age of 24, joining a group headlined by legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer according to OptaAce. 'Jannik Sinner is now one of five players aged 23 or under in the Open Era to simultaneously hold three Men's Singles titles at Grand Slams, along with Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal,' OptaAct wrote on X, formerly Twitter. This is Sinner's first major title outside of the hard courts of Australia and New York, so he is showing off the same surface versatility that he flashed by making finals on the clay both in Rome and Paris earlier this year. Of course, Sinner is a long way from matching the careers of Federer and Nadal, who have won 20 and 22 Grand Slams respectively. The Italian is far away from those numbers, but he is in good company to start his career. The World No. 1 will now extend his reign at the top of the rankings and will head to the U.S. Open as the defending champion and the heavy favorite to win after knocking off Taylor Fritz in the final in 2024. Alcaraz also has a U.S. Open title of his own back in 2022, so tennis fans will hope that they get a third major final of the season between the two in the Big Apple in September. Related: Carlos Alcaraz sends classy message to Jannik Sinner after final Related: Jannik Sinner reveals how he overcame French Open loss to beat Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon
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Report: Zverev looking at Nadal family to boost career
German tennis player Alexander and Spain's Rafael Nadal pose for a photo before during the 2024 French Open tennis tournament (Roland-Garros). Alexander Zverev could reportedly seek help from the Nadal family in his bid to overcome problems on and off the court, according to Sky TV. Frank Molter/dpa Alexander Zverev could reportedly seek help from the Nadal family in his bid to overcome problems on and off the court, according to Sky TV. Sky commentator Paul Häuser said on platform X that Toni Nadal could become coach and his nephew, Rafael Nadal, a mentor of sorts for the German. Advertisement Toni Nadal coached Rafael Nadal to the majority of his 22 grand slam titles, among them 14 alone at the French Open. Rafael Nadal ended his playing career last year. Sky posted videos showing Zverev training with Toni Nadal at Rafael Nadal's tennis academy on the island of Mallorca. Häuser later said there was no agreement yet and that both sides were in the process of determining through the sessions whether such a co-operation would work out. World number three Zverev, 28, is yet to win a grand slam titles, having lost the three finals at the majors he appeared in. He spoke of mental health problems after a first-round exit at Wimbledon two weeks ago and he was considering seeking professional help. He said he planned changes and hoped to have some answers when he plans to return to action at the end of the month in Toronto. Advertisement Zverev has mainly been coached by his father, Alexander Zverev Sr, and his brother Mischa is also close to him as a manager and adviser. Former German great Boris Becker has suggested that Zverev makes changes in his environment in order to improve. "The father and brother have done a great job but it wasn't good enough for the final step. You get the impression that he plays in the same way against top players and hopes for a good result," Becker said. Zverev dismissed this but Becker also said that all external coaches left after a rather short period, such as Juan Carlos Ferrero, Ivan Lendl, David Ferrer or Sergi Bruguera.
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Rafael Nadal Sends Personal Message to Amanda Anisimova Amid Historic Wimbledon Loss
Rafael Nadal Sends Personal Message to Amanda Anisimova Amid Historic Wimbledon Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Amanda Anisimova found herself making history at Wimbledon 2025 following her Ladies' Singles Final match against number eight seed, Iga Swiatek — but not for the reason she had hoped. Advertisement Anisimova, 23, was unable to win a single game against Swiatek during Saturday's finals on Centre Court, resulting in a historic 6-0 6-0 loss against the Pol. The championship match lasted only 57 minutes. It was the first time since 1911 that the Wimbledon ladies' champion was decided by that score. It was the young American's first Grand Slam appearance, and despite the rare "double bagel" score, a phrase used to describe a 6-0 set in tennis because the "0" resembles the shape of a bagel, Anisimova handled the loss with poise and grace. Amanda Anisimova reaches for a forehand at The Championships Wimbledon 2025.© Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Sport, after all, is as much about the process as it is about the outcome, and there are positives to take away even in the face of historic defeat. Former world No. 1 tennis superstar, Rafael Nadal, knows this better than most, and sent Anisimova a personal message via X. Advertisement "Be proud, @AnisimovaAmanda! Grand Slam finalist! 👏🏻👏🏻" While Nadal, 39, has racked up 92 ATP singles titles, including 22 Grand Slams, he has also had his share of losses, some more painful to remember than others. The Spaniard is beloved not only for his mastery on the court, but for his positive attitude and strong mental fortitude in both good times and bad. During a 2012 interview with HuffPost UK Blogger Victoria Coren, Nadal was asked about the skill and level of character it takes to deal with the ups and downs of winning and losing. "It's something I think I've shown in my career — you have to accept both losing and winning well," Nadal responded. "I've stayed calm when I'm winning and I've stayed calm when I've lost. Tennis is a sport where we have a lot of tournaments every week, so you can't celebrate a lot when you have big victories, and you cannot get too down when you're losing as in a few days you'll be in the next tournament and you'll have to be ready with that." Advertisement Anisimova has much to be proud of from her Wimbledon run. Not only did she make it to the finals, but she beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals to get there. Finishing runner-up at a Grand Slam is no small feat, and like Nadal's wise reminder, the next tournament is right around the corner — another moment to meet. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Rafael Nadal Sends Clear Five-Word Message to Iga Swiatek After Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal Sends Clear Five-Word Message to Iga Swiatek After Wimbledon originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Iga Swiatek finally got her hands on the Wimbledon trophy, delivering one of the most dominant finals in Grand Slam history. On Saturday, she needed just 57 minutes to defeat Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the women's singles final at Centre Court. The win marked Swiatek's first Wimbledon title and her sixth Grand Slam overall. It was also the first time in the Open Era that any player, man or woman, failed to win a single game in a Wimbledon final. Advertisement Soon after the historic win, tennis legend Rafael Nadal shared a short but meaningful message to Swiatek on X (formerly Twitter): 'Congratulations @iga_swiatek! Amazing tournament! 🌱💪🏼' The five-word message 'Amazing tournament' included was simple and respectful. Iga Swiatek (POL) stands on the South West Hall balcony holding the Venus Rosewater Dish after winning The Wimbledon 2025. Swiatek wasted no time in setting the tone. She broke Anisimova in the very first game and never looked back. The first set was done in just 25 minutes, with Swiatek hitting only two unforced errors compared to Anisimova's 14. The second set followed a similar script, with Swiatek again racing to a 5-0 lead before closing it out to complete the double bagel. Advertisement For Amanda Anisimova, it was her maiden Grand Slam final. The 23-year-old had stunned World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semis but couldn't bring the same energy against Swiatek. Still, her run to the final will lift her into the top 10 for the first time in her career. Swiatek's win at Wimbledon now completes her major collection on all three surfaces clay, hard, and grass. It also came as her first Grand Slam title since her French Open victory in 2024. Saturday wasn't just another win, it was a record-breaking statement, applauded by legends like Nadal himself. Related: Iga Swiatek Is Trending for Immediate Reaction After Winning Wimbledon This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Nadal sends message of support to Anisimova after crushing Wimbledon final defeat: ‘Be proud'
In a heartwarming gesture, 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal sent a message of support to Amanda Anisimova after the 23-year-old suffered a crushing defeat to Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon 2025 women's singles final on Saturday. read more Legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal sent words of support to Amanda Anisimova after she suffered a crushing defeat to Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon 2025 women's singles final on Saturday. Playing in her maiden major final, Anisimova must have been well aware of the danger five-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek posed, but the margin of loss was too tough for her to accept as she broke down in tears after losing 6-0, 6-0 in only 57 minutes. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It is only the second time a Grand Slam final finished in a double bagel, with the first one being the 1988 French Open final when Steffi Graf crushed Natasha Zvereva 6-0, 6-0. Nadals sends message of support to Anisimova As Anisimova broke down in tears after her defeat, 22-time Grand Slam winner Nadal wrote a few words in her support on the social media platform X. 'Be proud,@AnisimovaAmanda! Grand Slam finalist,' he wrote. The 23-year-old Anisimova later said that her focus is going to be on improving her game and achieving her goals. 'When I got back to the locker room, I kind of had that switch in my mind of, 'You know what, this is probably going to make you stronger in the end,'' she said. 'And to not really dig myself down or put myself down after today, and just try and focus on how I can come out stronger after this. 'I think it's honestly, like, a fork in the road. It's whatever direction you want to go in. I'm going to choose the path of working towards my goals and to try and keep improving, hopefully put myself in more positions and opportunities like today.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Anisimova also added that she needs to work on her fitness, as playing two weeks of Grand Slam tennis can be extremely tough. 'If anything, it's my physicality that I need to work on. To be able to last two weeks in a Grand Slam is definitely something that you need to work a lot on. It's not an easy feat,' she added.
