Wimbledon Final Live Updates: Carlos Alcaraz wins 1st set vs Jannik Sinner

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Carlos Alcaraz leads Jannik Sinner 6-4 after the opening set in the men's singles final
Carlos Alcaraz is one game away from claiming the first set against Jannik Sinner. He looked jittery early one, but is gradually finding his feet.
From being a break down, the five-time Grand Slam champion has responded brilliantly on Centre Court.
The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 4-5 in the first set.
Carlos Alcaraz has hit back just when it mattered the most. The Spaniard has earned the break back and has drawn level at 4-4 in the first set after going 2-4 down.
A backhand from Jannik Sinner hit the net, giving Alcaraz the break.
Are we in for a tie-breaker on Centre Court?
The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 4-4 in the first set.
Alcaraz responds to Sinner's early break to take a 5-4 lead in the first set 💥#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/u7XERhXrQr
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Jannik Sinner has looked in brilliant form as the World No.1 is looking in cruise control in the opening set on Centre Court. He has moved brilliantly, making Alcaraz stretch for every point.
Carlos Alcaraz needs to earn the break back to have any hopes of making a comeback in the set.
The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 4-2 in the first set.
Just what the doctor ordered for Jannik Sinner as the World No.1 has drawn first blood in the opening set with a crucial break of serve.
Sinner got the break after a forehand down the line from Alcaraz went long.
How will Alcaraz respond to the early blow on Centre Court?
The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 3-2 in the first set.
Carlos Alcaraz has had another excellent service game, holding Jannik Sinner to love for the second time in two games.
Taylor Fritz faced a similar problem against Alcaraz's serves and now Sinner is facing some issues.
The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 2-2 in the first set.
World No.1 Jannik Sinner is currently appearing in his 100th main draw match at Grand Slams, becoming the first player in the Open Era to play his 100th major match in a men's singles final.
That was a brilliant ace as Jannik Sinner has opened his account against Carlos Alcaraz.
Both players are steadily getting into their groove as the atmosphere intensifies on Centre Court.
The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 1-1 in the first set.
Carlos Alcaraz has made an impressive start to the match, holding Jannik Sinner to love. The Spaniard has started off from where he left off against Taylor Fritz in the semi-final.
Time for Jannik Sinner to hit his straps on Centre Court.
The Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz final stands at 0-1 in the first set.
A month after the epic French Open final, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are out at Center Court to play another Grand Slam final, this time at the hallowed Wimbledon.
Alcaraz is the two-time champion here, gunning for a hat-trick and he starts as the favourite.
Sinner is yet to prove his credentials on grass, but don't count the Italian out after his stunning show against Novak Djokovic in teh semi-final.
Alcaraz will serve first. Sinner to recieve.
Here we go then!
Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz at the Centre Court in London. Nothing gets bigger than this in the current era.
One final photo before the match, and we are ready to begin!
The sun is shining on the court and the atmosphere is superb!
Semi-final: def. Novak Djokovic 6–3, 6–3, 6–4
Quarter-final: def. Ben Shelton 7–6(2), 6–4, 6–4
Round of 16: Jannik Sinner advanced (walkover vs. G. Dimitrov)
Third Round: def. Pedro Martnez 6–1, 6–3, 6–1
Second Round: def. Aleksander Vukic 6–1, 6–1, 6–3
First Round: def. Luca Nardi 6–4, 6–3, 6–0
Semi-final: def. Taylor Fritz 6–4, 5–7, 6–3
Quarter-final: def. Cameron Norrie 6–2, 6–3, 6–3
Round of 16: def. Andrey Rublev 6–7(5), 6–3, 6–4, 6–4
Third Round: def. Jan-Lennard Struff 6–1, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Second Round: def. Oliver Tarvet 6–4, 6–4, 6–4
First Round: def. Fabio Fognini 7–5, 6–7(5), 7–5, 2–6, 6–1
Despite winning their last five meetings, Alcaraz isn't taking anything for granted heading into the Wimbledon final. He downplayed any perceived advantage over his Italian rival, acknowledging that Sinner is a quick learner - someone who will no doubt bring the lessons from their French Open showdown into Sunday's clash.
'Not at all to be honest. What Jannik has is because he learned from everything, like the huge champion he is. From the losses. From the matches he's playing. He just gets better after every match and every day,' Alcaraz said in the press conference after beating Taylor Fritz.
'I'm pretty sure he's gonna take a lot of things from the French Open final. He's gonna be better physically and mentally. He's gonna be prepared on Sunday to give his 100 per cent. I'm not thinking I have an advantage mentally because of that match,' Alcaraz added.
Guess who was the last player to beat Carlos Alcaraz at the Wimbledon? Jannik Sinner. Their only meeting on grass came in the 2022 pre-quarters, where Sinner took down Alcaraz in four sets: 6-1, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3.
But fast-forward to now, and the tables have turned. With Alcaraz in sizzling form, he may just hold the edge - though Sinner knows what it takes to beat him on this very surface.
The upcoming clash is expected to be a thriller, especially after the duo faced off in the longest-ever French Open, extending 5 hours and 29 minutes.
Alcaraz was two sets down before he came back to win the match 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6.
It was also the second-longest Grand Slam final after the 2012 Australian Open where Rafael Nadal and Djokovic fought it out for five hours and 53 minutes.
In their head-to-head battles, Carlos Alcaraz holds a commanding 8-4 lead over Jannik Sinner.
And if you narrow the lens to just the past two years, the numbers tilt even more heavily in Alcaraz's favour - he's won five straight against the Italian.
The last time Sinner triumphed was at the 2023 Beijing Open semifinals.
Overall
Matches - 12, Carlos Alcaraz - 8, Jannik Sinner - 4
In Grand Slams
Matches - 4, Carlos Alcaraz - 3, Jannik Sinner - 1
On Grass
Matches - 1, Carlos Alcaraz - 0, Jannik Sinner - 1
Since returning from injury after skipping the Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz has been nothing short of unstoppable.
He's racked up 24 consecutive wins, clinching titles at the Italian Open, French Open, and Queen's Club (HSBC Championships) - and now, he's one win away from a historic Wimbledon three-peat.
He's also riding a 20-match winning streak at Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are all set for a blockbuster grand finale of the men's singles at Wimbledon on Centre Court.
Sinner will be looking to win his maiden title at the All England Club after decimating 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the semi-final on Friday.
Alcaraz, on the other hand, is looking to become only the fifth man after Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, and Djokovic to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles.