Sinner holds off Zverev to take back
Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title by defeating Alexander Zverev in a four-set match. This victory marks Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title and his 100th career win in major tournaments.
Why it matters
Sinner's continued dominance in men's tennis cements his status as the current world number one and a historic figure in the sport.
Jannik Sinner fought off a full-blooded challenge from Alexander Zverev to successfully defend his Wimbledon title.
Fresh from finally winning a first grand slam crown at the French Open last month, Zverev shrugged off a woeful recent record against Sinner to claim the first set.
But, after wilting in the heat in Paris, Sinner stamped his authority firmly back on men's tennis by battling to a 6-7 (7) 7-6 (2) 6-3 6-4 victory and a fifth major crown.
It was also a 100th grand slam match win for the world number one, who earned royal approval from Britain's Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George and Princess Charlotte in the front row of the Royal Box.
After losing nine matches in a row and 14 sets against the Italian, Zverev knew he had to do something different and his intention was clear from the start.
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