Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulates Sinner after back-to-back Wimbledon titles
Rome, July 13
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated World No. 1 Jannik Sinner after he successfully defended his Wimbledon men's singles title, saying the Italian star had written another chapter in the country's sporting history.
Taking to X after Sinner's triumph, Meloni hailed the 24-year-old for winning the prestigious Grand Slam title for the second consecutive year.
"With the victory at #Wimbledon, secured for the second year in a row, #Sinner writes another page in the history of Italian sport. Thank you, champion!" Meloni congratulated Sinner on X.
Sinner retained the Wimbledon crown with a 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 victory over Alexander Zverev in the men's singles final.
The win made Sinner the 10th player to retain the Wimbledon men's singles title and extended his winning streak against Zverev to 10 matches.
The Italian bounced back from an early French Open exit to secure his sixth ATP title of the year, while Zverev's hopes of winning back-to-back Grand Slams ended despite reaching his second consecutive major final.
After successfully defending the Wimbledon crown, Sinner widened his advantage over arch-rival and Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in the race for 'Big Titles'
Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in the final to claim his 17th Big Title, a category that includes Grand Slam titles, ATP Finals trophies, ATP Masters 1000 titles and Olympic singles gold medals. Alcaraz currently has 15 Big Titles to his name, according to ATP website.
The Wimbledon triumph also marked Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title and his first major championship since winning the All England Club crown last year. All five of the Italian's Grand Slam titles have come since the start of the 2024 season.
The race between Sinner and Alcaraz has shifted dramatically over the past few months. After Alcaraz won the Australian Open earlier this year, the Spaniard held a 15-11 lead in Big Titles.
Since then, however, Sinner has dominated the biggest events on the ATP Tour, winning six of the last seven Big Title tournaments.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As a Canadian who grew up watching tennis, it's incredible to see Italy producing such a dominant champion. Five Grand Slams since 2024? That's Federer/Nadal territory. But I do wonder if people are too quick to crown him as the next legend—Alcaraz is still young and just had a tough season. The rivalry will only get better.
Sinner's journey is inspiring for young tennis players everywhere, including India. The way he's improved his game, especially on grass, shows what hard work can achieve. But let's not forget Zverev—he's playing fantastic tennis too, reaching back-to-back major finals. The depth of men's tennis right now is incredible.
While Sinner's achievement is remarkable, I wish Indian media would cover more tennis from an Indian perspective too. Our own players like Sumit Nagal and Rohan Bopanna deserve similar recognition. But that said, Sinner vs Alcaraz is must-watch tennis. The way they push each other is reminiscent of the great rivalries we've seen before. 🇮🇳🎾
Living in the US, it's easy to focus on our own stars, but Sinner's consistency is extraordinary. 10-match winning streak against Zverev? That's pure dominance. Meloni's message is a nice touch—leaders celebrating sports achievements brings a positive vibe. The race for Big Titles is going to be fascinating: 17-15 currently, but Alcaraz will bounce back.
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