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Sinner Defends Wimbledon Crown After Thrilling Comeback Over Zverev

7/13/2026

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Sinner Defends Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title by defeating Alexander Zverev in the final.
Zverev led 3-2 early, Sinner rallied to 4-4 and then won the match.
Sinner served at 132 mph and 134 mph while Zverev delivered 137 mph and two 138 mph serves.
The Royal Box hosted Prince and Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, Nicole Kidman and other guests.

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Zverev Pays Fine

Zverev paid €200,000 in June 2024, split €150,000 to the German treasury and €50,000 to charities.
BBC TV omitted the abuse allegations at Wimbledon, while Russell Fuller discussed them on BBC Radio 5 Live.
A German penalty order fined Zverev almost £400,000 in October 2023 for alleged bodily harm to Brenda Patea.
The ATP’s 15-month probe ended in January 2023 with insufficient evidence and no sanction, prompting the tour to adopt a safeguarding policy in December 2025.

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Sinner Defends Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title by defeating Alexander Zverev in the final.
Zverev led 3-2 early, Sinner rallied to 4-4 and then won the match.
Sinner served at 132 mph and 134 mph while Zverev delivered 137 mph and two 138 mph serves.
The Royal Box hosted Prince and Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, Nicole Kidman and other guests.

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