"Blood, sweat and happy tears": Jannik Sinner credits team after historic Wimbledon triumph
London, July 13
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner expressed gratitude to his coaching team after winning the 2026 Wimbledon final, crediting them for their constant support, challenges and belief.
He thanked everyone involved in his journey and celebrated another major achievement with his team.
Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon men's singles title, defeating first-time finalist Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 to lift his fifth Grand Slam trophy and first major title of the 2026 season.
"Blood, sweat and (happy) tears! This team pushes me, challenges me and never lets me down. Wouldn't be here without you. Can't believe we did it again. Thank you to everyone who made it possible! See you next year," Sinner wrote in an Instagram post.
With the victory, Sinner became only the 10th player in history to retain the Wimbledon men's singles crown. The Italian also strengthened his dominance over Zverev, extending his winning streak against the German to 10 consecutive matches.
The triumph made Sinner the eighth active men's player to achieve 100 wins at Grand Slam tournaments.
He joins an elite list featuring Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic, Alexander Zverev, Gael Monfils, Kei Nishikori and Grigor Dimitrov.
The 24-year-old now boasts a 100-22 win-loss record at Grand Slam events, giving him a win percentage of over 82 per cent. His recent record at the sport's biggest tournaments has been particularly impressive.
Among active players with at least 100 Grand Slam match wins, only Djokovic owns a better winning percentage than the Italian.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As a tennis fan from the UK, I'm delighted to see Sinner defend his title. Wimbledon is the pinnacle of the sport, and his acknowledgment of the team behind him is refreshing. The 82% win percentage in Grand Slams is remarkable—he's truly emerged from the big three era. Bravo, Jannik!
What an inspiration! Sinner is only 24 and already has five Grand Slams. The way he speaks about his team shows true humility. Indian players need to see this—it's not just talent, it's the ecosystem behind you. More power to him! 🔥
Respect for Sinner's dedication! But I wish the article had more details about the match itself—those tie-breakers must have been tense. Also, Zverev deserves credit for pushing him to five sets. Anyway, happy for Jannik and his team. 🏆
Sinner is now in the 100 Grand Slam wins club—that's insane! Only Djokovic has a better win percentage among active players. Makes you wonder if we'll ever see an Indian men's tennis player achieve even a fraction of this. We need better grassroots support. 💪
Blood, sweat, and happy tears—that Instagram post was so genuine. Sinner's humility is rare in sports today. His rise from a skiing background to tennis champion is a story that should be taught to every aspiring athlete. And that winning streak against Zverev? Dominance personified.
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