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Connors: Alcaraz's Distractions Cost Him Wimbledon Final

7/18/2025

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Eight-time Grand Slam champion Jimmy Connors believes that Carlos Alcaraz's pre-match distractions played a pivotal role in his defeat to Jannik Sinner at the 2025 Wimbledon final. Despite winning the first set, Alcaraz faltered, losing the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. He’s set to bounce back at the 2025 Canadian Open in Toronto.

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Eight-time Grand Slam champion Jimmy Connors believes that Carlos Alcaraz's pre-match distractions played a pivotal role in his defeat to Jannik Sinner at the 2025 Wimbledon final. Despite winning the first set, Alcaraz faltered, losing the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. He’s set to bounce back at the 2025 Canadian Open in Toronto.