Jannik Sinner hails team's support after retaining Wimbledon crown
London, July 13
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner credited his team for their support after successfully defending his Wimbledon men's singles title and expressed confidence that runner-up Alexander Zverev will add more Grand Slam trophies to his collection.
Sinner defeated Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 to retain the Wimbledon title, becoming the 10th player to successfully defend the men's singles crown at the All England Club. The victory also earned the Italian his fifth Grand Slam title and first major trophy of the 2026 season.
Speaking during the trophy presentation after defeating Zverev in the final, Sinner thanked his coaching staff and support team for helping him prepare for the championship match.
"We both started off very well. We prepared in the best possible way, me and my team, so I have to thank the whole team and the whole support I get from the whole box," Sinner said.
The Italian praised the quality of the final, saying both players gave everything they had on Centre Court.
"It has been an amazing final once again and it always takes two players and Sascha and I tried to give everything we had. I am very happy about the win, but also the level that we both played," he added.
Describing Wimbledon as the pinnacle of the sport, Sinner said competing on Centre Court remained a special experience that he never takes for granted.
"There is no better place to play tennis. You can feel the nerves Sunday morning waking up and it is a very special day and you never know how many times you will be able to come back on Sunday, so I never take things for granted," the World No. 1 said.
Sinner also had words of encouragement for Zverev, who finished runner-up after a hard-fought four-set contest.
"You reached one of your main goals, winning Grand Slams and you made it happen in Paris and today you were so, so close," Sinner said.
"If you play like this, I am very sure you will have this one at home as well. I know your goal is to become No. 1 in the world as well and you are very close," he added.
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.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The way Sinner praised Zverev after the match shows his class as a champion. Indian tennis fans love seeing such sportsmanship. Hope we get to see more exciting Grand Slam finals like this. Also, Zverev's French Open win earlier this year was impressive - can't wait to see him bounce back!
As someone who follows tennis closely, Sinner's rise has been phenomenal. He's now 10-0 against Zverev which shows his dominance. But I think we need to talk about how crammed the tennis calendar is - these guys are playing way too many tournaments. Feel for Zverev though, coming so close after winning Roland Garros.
Great match but a bit one-sided in terms of streak records. Sinner's movement and return of serve were top class. Zverev needs to improve his second serve percentage against top players. Still, both are amazing athletes. The future of men's tennis looks bright with talents like these! 👏
Apart from the exciting match, I really admire how Sinner acknowledged his team's role. That's a lesson for all of us - success is never individual. Also loved how he spoke about feeling nervous on Sunday morning - even champions have doubts but how they handle them matters. Zverev will definitely win Wimbledon one day! 💪
As an Indian tennis fan, I'm thrilled to see such high-quality tennis. Sinner's work ethic and discipline are something young players in India can learn a lot from. His ability to bounce back after a disappointing French Open shows real character. Hope we start producing more world-class tennis players too! 🇮🇳🎾
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