Wimbledon 2026 results: Jannik Sinner sees off Alexander Zverev in intense All England Club final
Jannik Sinner secured back-to-back Wimbledon titles after a hard-fought victory against Alexander Zverev at the All England Club. The match, attended by various celebrities and royalty, highlights Sinner's current peak performance in the tennis circuit.
Why it matters
This result confirms Sinner's position at the top of the ATP rankings and his status as a multi-surface Grand Slam champion.
Figure caption, Sinner comes from behind to retain Wimbledon title against Zverev
BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Wimbledon Published 12 July 2026 Jannik Sinner demonstrated once again why he is the world's best player by holding off Alexander Zverev to win back-to-back Wimbledon men's singles titles.
Italy's Sinner gradually took control of an extremely tight contest to win 6-7 (7-9) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4 at the All England Club.
German second seed Zverev played confidently and boldly as he looked to back up his maiden Grand Slam victory at the French Open last month.
But it was still not enough to beat Sinner in an intense, high-quality encounter that gripped a star-studded Centre Court.
"It has been an amazing final once again. It always takes two players," said Sinner, who claimed the fifth Grand Slam title of his career with his first major win in 2026.
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