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6 days ago
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'Pure class': Wimbledon fans blown away by Carlos Alcaraz's act in runner-up speech
Carlos Alcaraz has endeared himself to the tennis world with a classy Wimbledon runner-up speech after going down to Jannik Sinner in another absorbing grand slam final between the pair. Sinner avenged his loss to Alcaraz in the French Open decider last month with a come-from-behind 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory, becoming the first Italian to win the Wimbledon title in historic scenes. Sinner's win saw him clinch a fourth career grand slam title to leave him one behind Alcaraz, who had never previously tasted defeat in a major final. But the 22-year-old Spaniard showed why he's so loved around the tennis world after praising his opponent's display in a classy runner-up speech that left fans in awe of the humble Spaniard. 'It's always difficult to lose. First of all, I have to congratulate Jannik. Congratulations on your win,' Alcaraz said. 'It is a really well deserved trophy. An unbelievable two weeks for you here in London playing great tennis. 'For your team as well, I know there are a lot of family and friends here that watched you in the final, so it's just an amazing team around you. Just really happy for you. Keep it going and really happy to be able to build a really good relationship off the court, but then a great rivalry on the court that makes me improve every day. So, thank you very much and congratulations.' "I'm really happy for you."Carlos Alcaraz is full of class as he congratulates his rival and friend, Jannik Sinner 💚#Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025 Sunday's final at the All England Club was the first time in 23 years that none of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray featured in the men's decider. And watched on by the Prince and Princess of Wales, it continued the epic rivalry that Sinner and Alcaraz have forged, with the pair clearly the dominant forces on the men's tour after sharing the last seven major titles between them. Sinner has now won four of them, but continues to be a divisive figure for some fans who've suggested he should not have been competing after his two positive doping tests and subsequent three month ban. Nevertheless, Sinner and Alcaraz continue to play with a superb level of respect for each other and the sport, and were seen embracing after the match in heartwarming scenes. The Italian was also quick to pay his respects to his rival in an equally classy Wimbledon victory speech. 'Hello everyone. First of all, I would like to start with Carlos, again, amazing tournament but mostly thank you for the player you are,' Sinner said. 'It's so difficult to play against you but we have, as you said, an amazing relationship off the court, and on the court we just try to build up and for doing that we need the best teams in the world and also you have the best team. So keep going, keep pushing, you are going to hold many, many times this trophy, you have already two, so!' Alcaraz had been on a career-best 24-match winning streak, and had won 20 matches in a row at the All England Club - including the 2023 and 2024 titles. 'It's always a bad feeling losing matches,' the World No.2 said. 'It's a little bit even worse when you lose in a final. I just want to keep the good moments and try to forget the bad moments. I just want to think, 'OK, I just played a final in a grand slam, and try to forget that I lost it.'" Alcaraz and Sinner will now turn their attentions towards the final grand slam tournament of the year at the US Open, where the Italian will be hoping to defend his title. And for Alcaraz, it's an opportunity to banish the demons of a shock second round exit at Flushing Meadows in 2024, when he was bundled out in straight sets by Dutchman, Botic van de Zandschulp. Congratulations @janniksin for your first Wimbledon 🏆! Very well deserved! 🤝🏻 Thank you everyone for your support! 💚 I feel at home and it's really special to play here! 🫶🏻 See you all next year! — Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 13, 2025 "I'm really happy for you."Carlos Alcaraz is full of class as he congratulates his rival and friend, Jannik Sinner. Pure class from Alcaraz. True sportsmanship and friendship on display. This is what tennis is all about👏🤝🎾🏆💚 — Arulchothy Paramchothy🏨🇸🇦🇲🇾 (@arul86981955) July 13, 2025 Being classy comes naturally to Carlos! — G 🙋♂️ 😎 🎾 🏌️♂️ 🎥 (@GarrenGroom) July 13, 2025 Be gracious in victory. Be gracious in defeat. Carlos Alcaraz fans have nothing to be disappointed about or criticize, he's won almost everything on clay and grass this season. One loss doesn't erase the brilliance. 🌱 — Carlos Alcaraz Style (@alcarazcloset) July 13, 2025 Rudyard Kipling: 'If you can meet with triumph and disaster. And treat those two impostors just the same'. Classy speech by Carlos Alcaraz after his defeat in the Wimbledon final. Real champions are made by how they respond to defeat. Alcaraz has this trait. A true champion. — James Melville 🚜 (@JamesMelville) July 13, 2025 with AAP
Yahoo
6 days ago
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🏆Football hails Sinner: all celebrate the Wimbledon king, reactions👏
Jannik Sinner has rewritten the history of Italian sport yet again by winning the Wimbledon tournament in the final against Carlos Alcaraz. It is the first time an Italian has won the prestigious English tournament, and the world of football has recognized this enormous achievement. Below are the clubs that have honored him. THE RECOGNITIONS FOR SINNER The first club to retweet the Wimbledon news was Napoli. "An unforgettable page in Italian tennis", wrote Inter, following up on Juventus' message. Many messages have already arrived, and many more will come. Unmissable was the one from Milan, the team Sinner supports. Countless recognitions, including from the official account of the National Team. Bologna also congratulated him. Photo Credit: Wimbledon Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.
CNA
6 days ago
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- CNA
Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to capture maiden Wimbledon crown
LONDON : Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday, avenging his loss to the Spaniard in last month's epic French Open final. The hard-fought win over the two-times defending champion on the famous lawns of London ensured that Sinner became the first Italian to secure a Wimbledon singles title. "I would like to start with Carlos. An amazing tournament, but mostly thank you for the player you are," Sinner said. "It's so difficult to play against you, but we have an amazing relationship off the court and on the court ... keep going, keep pushing." The 23-year-old Sinner drew first blood in the first Wimbledon men's final contested by a pair born in the 2000s, breaking for a 3-2 lead, but Alcaraz clawed back before hitting a spectacular return at full stretch to wrap up the opening set and he celebrated by cupping his ear and soaking up the cheers. Sinner was gained a break in the opening game of next set and he let out a rare yell of "Let's go" after winning a point en route to holding in a tight game before surging ahead 3-1 after a brief interruption when a champagne cork flew from the stands and landed on Centre Court. The top seed shrugged off the distraction and hit a running crosscourt winner to take the second set, before tightening his grip on the contest by unleashing a superb volley at the net to break for 5-4 and then holding in the next game to seal the third set with minimum fuss. With shadows drifting across the main showcourt that had basked in bright sunshine, Sinner wheeled away to a 3-1 lead in the fourth set as Alcaraz began to display the smallest signs of dejection, and the monk-like world number one held firm from there to complete a famous victory. "It's amazing to be in this position," added Sinner. "We were talking actually before the match; we would never have thought to be in this position. Back in the days when I was young, this was only a dream, because it was so far away from where I'm from. So I'm just living my dream, it's amazing." "I'd like to thank my team and everyone who came here for this special day. It means so much. You give me so much emotion on and off the court and we try to keep pushing and trying to become a better tennis player, but mostly a better person." There was to be no Roland Garros-like resurrection for Alcaraz, who fought back from three match-points down in the Paris finale just 35 days ago, as the Spaniard's bid to claim three successive All England Club titles was extinguished. "I'm just really happy and really proud about everything I'm doing," the 22-year-old Alcaraz said. "At the beginning of the season, I struggled a little bit on the court, but then suddenly I started to bring joy on the court again and that excitement I have every time I step on the court.
Irish Times
6 days ago
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- Irish Times
Jannik Sinner dethrones Carlos Alcaraz as Wimbledon champion
Revenge proved a dish best served on grass for Jannik Sinner as he put his Paris heartbreak behind him to claim a first Wimbledon title. Only five weeks have passed since Carlos Alcaraz stunningly saved three match points in a French Open final fightback for the ages but his hopes of a third straight victory in London were dashed by his great rival. This time it was world number one Sinner, who becomes 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. The victory, which Sinner celebrated by thrusting both arms aloft, puts their rivalry back on a knife edge, with the 23-year-old now trailing Alcaraz only by five Slam titles to four and putting an end to a five-match losing streak against the Spaniard. READ MORE It is also Sinner's first Slam title away from his favoured hard courts, while Alcaraz suffered a first major final defeat, unable to find the same magic that had brought him back from the brink on the clay. Full report to follow
The Independent
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Wimbledon star Flavio Cobolli's family breaks down in tears following monumental win
The father and brother of Wimbledon star Flavio Cobolli broke down in tears after the Italian player secured himself a place in the final eight of a Grand Slam. The Italian 22nd seed beat veteran and 2017 Marin Cilic 6-4 6-4 6-7 7-6 on No2 Court on Monday (7 July). Celebrating his win, which gained him his first ever Grand Slam spot, the 23-year-old maintained his composure as ran court side to hug friends and family. However, his father and brother struggled to keep in their emotions, as they can be seen shedding a tear at the incredible win. Stefano, Cobolli's coach as well as parent, was also a professional player, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 236.
