SME News UK. LONDON \u2013 Jannik Sinner made history on Sunday, becoming the first Italian ever to win the Wimbledon men\u2019s singles title, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a commanding four-set performance: 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The victory marked a stunning reversal from last month\u2019s French Open final, where Alcaraz bested Sinner in five sets.Sinner\u2019s compatriot and fellow ATP pro Lorenzo Sonego was among the first to praise the 22-year-old\u2019s breakthrough triumph, hailing the moment as monumental not just for Sinner, but for Italian tennis as a whole.> \u201cIt was a great moment for all of us Italians,\u201d Sonego told *Tuttosport*. \u201cWe’ve trained together often, and we’ve played doubles many times. I knew Jannik was desperate to bounce back after Roland Garros, and he wasted no time. He confirmed he’s the best player in the world \u2014 especially mentally.\u201dSinner, now World No. 1, showcased unwavering composure and tactical brilliance against the defending champion. Despite dropping the opening set, he rebounded with exceptional poise and seized the momentum early in the second.> \u201cHe was courageous in the most crucial moments,\u201d Sonego added. \u201cHe hit second serves that completely disarmed Alcaraz. He gradually took away the confidence of a two-time Wimbledon champion and won with total merit.\u201dSonego emphasized that Sinner’s cool-headed resilience and fearless shot-making were the hallmarks of a true champion. The win not only served as personal redemption for Sinner but also sent a resounding message about the strength of Italian tennis on the global stage.> \u201cHis emotion was also ours, mine specifically, when I think of all the fans who had never seen an Italian triumph at Wimbledon. It will be a huge motivation for all of us and for the entire Italian tennis movement.\u201dWhile Sinner reached new heights, Sonego also found reasons for optimism despite his fourth-round exit at the hands of American Ben Shelton. The Italian climbed back into the ATP top 40 and battled through a grueling five-set match against Brandon Nakashima in the earlier rounds.> \u201cThese were fantastic days at the All England Club,\u201d he said. \u201cI felt good both technically and physically. I\u2019m proud of how I fought and how my body held up after a marathon match.\u201dSonego also reflected on one of the tournament\u2019s most emotional moments \u2014 Grigor Dimitrov\u2019s injury retirement during his quarter-final clash against Sinner.> \u201cThe worst moment was seeing Dimitrov end the match in tears. He reaffirmed his great talent, and his retirement was very emotional.\u201dAs Sinner\u2019s star continues to rise, Italian tennis appears poised for a new golden era \u2014 led by a Wimbledon champion who now stands, as many believe, at the very top of the sport.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
SME News UK. LONDON \u2013 Jannik Sinner made history on Sunday, becoming the first Italian ever to win the Wimbledon men\u2019s singles title, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a commanding four-set performance: 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The victory marked a stunning reversal from last month\u2019s French Open final, where Alcaraz bested Sinner in five sets.Sinner\u2019s compatriot…<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1741,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1740","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tennis"],"yoast_head":"\n