Sinner wins second Wimbledon title; Alcaraz, Tendulkar lead tributes
Synopsis
Jannik Sinner didn't just win Wimbledon again — he did it while logging his 100th Grand Slam match win and posting a 91.2% win rate over his last 68 Slam matches. The tributes from Alcaraz, Sachin Tendulkar, Rod Laver and others underline that the 24-year-old Italian is no longer just a champion; he is becoming the defining figure of his generation.
Key Takeaways
Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive Wimbledon title on 13 July , defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in 3 hours 46 minutes .
The victory was Sinner's 100th Grand Slam match win , making him the eighth active player to reach the milestone.
Sinner's overall Slam record stands at 100-22 ( 82% ); since the 2024 Australian Open he is 62-6 ( 91.2% ).
Carlos Alcaraz , Sachin Tendulkar , Rod Laver , James Blake , and Brad Gilbert were among those who publicly congratulated Sinner.
Tendulkar , who attended Wimbledon earlier in the week, praised Sinner's composure and resilience in an X post.
Jannik Sinner clinched his second consecutive Wimbledon crown on 13 July, defeating Alexander Zverev in a gruelling 3-hour 46-minute final 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 — and the tennis world, along with icons from beyond the sport, was quick to salute the Italian's remarkable resilience. The victory also marked Sinner's 100th Grand Slam match win, a milestone that places him among the game's elite.
A Historic 100th Major Victory
With the Wimbledon title secured, Sinner now holds a 100-22 record at Grand Slam tournaments — an 82 per cent win rate. He became only the eighth active player to reach the 100-major-wins milestone, joining Novak Djokovic (409), Stan Wawrinka (160), Marin Cilic (143), Zverev (131), Gael Monfils (130), Kei Nishikori (104), and Grigor Dimitrov (103).
Sinner's first Grand Slam match win came at the 2020 Australian Open against Max Purcell. Earlier in this fortnight, he had already set a new record for the most major men's singles wins by an Italian, surpassing that mark with his 95th Slam victory over Nuno Borges in the second round.
Alcaraz, Tendulkar and Legends React
Carlos Alcaraz, who lost to Sinner in last year's Wimbledon final, was among the first to offer congratulations. 'Congratulations Jannik and team! Enjoy the moment! @janniksin,' Alcaraz posted on Instagram Stories.
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who had attended The Championships earlier in the week and is a well-known tennis enthusiast, shared a detailed tribute on X. 'Zverev really threw everything at Sinner today! His serve, his movement, his shot-making... outstanding. But Sinner showed why champions need more than just their best tennis. He had to fight through difficult moments, stay composed and keep believing. That resilience made the difference. Congratulations, Jannik Sinner, on another Wimbledon title!' Tendulkar wrote, also praising Zverev's effort.
Tennis Greats Add Their Voice
All-time great Rod Laver posted on X: 'What an exceptional men's final at Wimbledon. Alexander Zverev put up a sterling fight with bold ball-striking, but Sinner rose to every challenge. Congratulations to Jannik on another Wimbledon title.'
Former World No. 4 James Blake and celebrated coach Brad Gilbert also weighed in. 'What a level of tennis displayed by Sinner and Zverev in the Wimbledon final. Tremendous tennis from both and congratulations to the players and teams,' Blake wrote on X. Gilbert added: 'Congrats to Sin City @janniksin on winning a second consecutive @Wimbledon.'
The Numbers Behind Sinner's Dominance
What makes Sinner's recent run particularly striking is the trajectory of his form. Starting from his 39th major win — in the first round of the 2024 Australian Open — the 24-year-old has compiled a staggering 62-6 record at Grand Slam tournaments, a 91.2 per cent win rate. His only defeats during that stretch have come against Carlos Alcaraz (three times), Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic, and Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
With two consecutive Wimbledon titles and a dominant record across all majors, Sinner's standing as the ATP World No. 1 looks increasingly unassailable heading into the second half of the season.
Point of View
Or whether the gap is quietly widening in Sinner's favour.
NationPress
13 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of the 2025 Wimbledon men's singles final?
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in a match that lasted 3 hours and 46 minutes. It was Sinner's second consecutive Wimbledon title.
What milestone did Sinner reach at the 2025 Wimbledon final?
The Wimbledon victory was Sinner's 100th Grand Slam match win, making him the eighth active player to reach that milestone. He joins Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Gael Monfils, Kei Nishikori, and Grigor Dimitrov on that list.
What did Sachin Tendulkar say about the Wimbledon final?
Tendulkar, who was present at Wimbledon earlier in the week, praised both finalists on X. He highlighted Zverev's serve, movement, and shot-making before crediting Sinner's composure and resilience as the decisive factor in the victory.
How dominant has Sinner been at Grand Slams recently?
Since the first round of the 2024 Australian Open, Sinner has posted a 62-6 record at Grand Slam tournaments — a 91.2% win rate. His only losses in that period came against Carlos Alcaraz (three times), Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic, and Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
Who else congratulated Sinner after the Wimbledon final?
Carlos Alcaraz congratulated Sinner on Instagram Stories, while Rod Laver, former World No. 4 James Blake, and coach Brad Gilbert all posted tributes on X. Lindsey Vonn was also among those who praised the Italian's triumph.
