Jannik Sinner is the first Italian player to win a title of Wimbledon’s bachelors, beating Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a high quality final of Sunday. 23-The old world of the old world no. 1 He grabbed his fourth Grand Slam crown – and his first in the grass – in a sunny center court that will now relate to his name forever.
“He feels amazing, “Sinner said at his post -match press conference.” The tournament I always dreamed of playing alone and being a part of it. And now sitting here with the trophy … It’s amazing. “
Alcaraz took the opening set 6-4But the sinner responded quickly, adjusting his service and settling on longer rallies. From the second set onwards, he began to maintain more authority and dictate more initial exchanges.
“There were some moments where I served really well, “Sinner said.” You play three or four hours – you can’t play the same way all the time. But I stayed strong when I needed it. ”
Sinner 8 aces to just 2 Double, obtained errors 75% of first service points, and landed 62% of its first services. After returning, he constantly challenged Alcaraz’s second service.
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Alcaraz ended with 15 aces and 7 double mistakes, downward 53% of the first services. “The low percentage of the first service,” Alcaraz said at his post -match press conference. “And then I played against one of the best returns in the tour – no doubt.”
“I just gave many free points when he was serving the second service, “he added.” I had to do more with those points. “
Converted 4 BY 9 Rest points while Alcaraz took 2 BY 6. The statistical margins were narrow – they were permanent. 40 winners and 40 Untreated errors, Alcaraz 38 AND 36– But the sinner was better in the main moments.
“I think from the initial base I felt that he was better than me, “Alcaraz said.” There were moments where I didn’t know what to do. “
One thing that always stands with the sinner is the sound of the ball that comes out of its racquet – it’s like a bum. His time is so clean, his contact so clean that the sound only seems to signal something different is happening.
The victory marked a great response to his open French loss just weeks ago. “This is the part that I am proud of,” the sinner said. “After Paris, I tried to be honest with myself. I said,” It’s not time to take away myself – another Grand Slam is coming. “And we’ve worked for it.”
He credited the team and his family – his parents and brother were present – to stay with him during a challenging season.
“Only me and the people we are close to me know exactly what we have gone inside and outside the court, and it was everything but easy, “the sinner said.” Feels emotional … even if I don’t cry. “
