Wimbledon 2025 final: Jannik Sinner to seek revenge against rival Carlos Alcaraz
Sunday's matchup marks the latest chapter in a rivalry between number one ranked Sinner and number two Alcaraz.
Italy's Sinner insisted his heartbreak in Paris is ancient history as he prepared to face Alcaraz again in the men's singles final.Five weeks after the Spaniard saved three match points and fought back from two sets down in an epic five-and-a-half-hour French Open final, the great rivals will meet again on Centre Court.'I think if it would be a lot in my head, I would not be in the situation to play a final again,' said Sinner. 'I'm very happy to share once again the court with Carlos.
"It's going to be difficult, I know that. But I'm looking forward to it.'
Alcaraz, chasing a hat-trick of Wimbledon titles, cannot help but be buoyed by his Paris exploits.'I still think about that moment, sometimes. It was the best match that I have ever played so far.'I'm not surprised he pushed me to the limit. I expect that on Sunday. I'm just excited about it. I hope not to be five hours and a half on court again. If I have to, I will. But I think it's going to be great.'
Alcaraz, 22, defeated Sinner, 23, in five sets spread over five hours and 29 minutes in Paris on June 8, coming back from a two-set deficit and saving three match points along the way.That made Alcaraz 5-0 in Grand Slam finals, including victories in 2023 and 2024 at Wimbledon. He also carries a career-best 24-match winning streak into Sunday and has beaten Sinner five times in a row.
Sinner owns three major trophies and will be playing in his fourth consecutive Slam final — but first at the All England Club.
He won the US Open last September and the Australian Open this January.Sinner has been wearing tape and an arm sleeve to protect his right elbow since falling in the opening game of his fourth-round win on Monday.
After eliminating 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, Sinner said he doesn't think his elbow will be an issue on Sunday.
When does the match start? Play is scheduled to begin on Sunday at 4pm UK time, with coverage of the 2025 championship's final day beginning at 1.05pm on BBC One.
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