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Sinner Wins Wimbledon, First to Hold Serve Since Federer

7/13/2026

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Sinner Wins Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 to win Wimbledon on July 12, 2026.
Sinner was the first since Roger Federer in 2003 to win Wimbledon without losing a service game in semifinal or final.
Sinner hit 58 winners while Zverev served 17 aces at 139 mph.
Zverev slipped at 3-3, injured his knee, and will overtake Carlos Alcaraz to No. 2 after Alcaraz missed the French Open and Wimbledon.

Summary

Sinner's Special Win

Sinner called the victory “especially special” after a French Open loss where he squandered a two-set lead.
The tournament saw six straight days above 30 °C, likely the hottest Wimbledon on record.
Rain never halted play, marking the ninth rain-free Wimbledon since 1931.
Unseeded Arthur Fery rose from world No. 114 to the semi-finals, becoming a fan favourite.

History

Historical Context

Roger Federer’s 2003 Wimbledon victory, his first Grand Slam and fifth title of the year, launched a period of Swiss dominance that produced five straight Wimbledon crowns and eight total titles. The win, coming as defending champion Lleyton Hewitt fell early, signaled a shift toward powerful, precise serving that still shapes LTA policies today.

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Sinner Wins Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 to win Wimbledon on July 12, 2026.
Sinner was the first since Roger Federer in 2003 to win Wimbledon without losing a service game in semifinal or final.
Sinner hit 58 winners while Zverev served 17 aces at 139 mph.
Zverev slipped at 3-3, injured his knee, and will overtake Carlos Alcaraz to No. 2 after Alcaraz missed the French Open and Wimbledon.

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