Wimbledon day 14 highlights: Sinner defeats Alcaraz to claim first Wimbledon title
Credit: AELTC. Full restrictions below. Jannik Sinner patted himself on the back after digging deep into his well of mental resolve to take revenge on Carlos Alcaraz and win his first Wimbledon title. Only five weeks have passed since Alcaraz stunningly saved three match points in a French Open final fightback for the ages but his hopes of a third straight victory in SW19 were dashed by his great rival. This time it was world number one Sinner, the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title, that came from behind, claiming a 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory in three hours and four minutes – nearly two-and-a-half hours quicker than their Roland Garros epic. -- RESTRICTIONS No broadcast use. No advertising or commercialisation of content. No betting or gaming advertising in any proximity to any Wimbledon content either as pre-roll, inserted, post-roll, or banner ads is permitted. Footage must not be altered or edited and must run in full.
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