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3 days ago
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- News18
Jannik Sinner Rewrites History: A List Of All Records Broken Upon Reaching 2025 Wimbledon Final
Sinner also broke a plethora of records with his win against Djokovic last night, setting up the stage for yet another epic battle with his rival Carlos Alcaraz. You can love him or hate him, but you cannot deny Jannik Sinner. The current World No. 1 Italian dished out an utterly dominant performance in the men's singles semi-final of Wimbledon 2025 on Friday to sink Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Sinner secured his maiden Wimbledon finals appearance while denying the legendary Serb his shot at winning a record-breaking 25th career Grand Slam. But that wasn't all. En route to his romp of the World No. 6, Sinner also broke a plethora of records, setting up the stage for yet another epic battle with his rival Carlos Alcaraz. A Historic Streak Before 24 At just 22, Sinner has etched his name in the record books once again. With his appearance in the 2025 Wimbledon final, he becomes the youngest man to reach the final of four consecutive Grand Slam tournaments — a feat no one had accomplished before turning 24. His finals streak began with the 2024 US Open, followed by a title at the 2025 Australian Open. According to Opta Ace, this achievement breaks the previous world record held by Roger Federer, set in 2006. Mastery Across All Surfaces Sinner's semifinal triumph also placed him among an elite group of players who have managed to defeat Djokovic on all three primary surfaces at the tour level: hard court, clay, and grass. Before him, only Roger Federer, Andy Murray, and Rafael Nadal had done it — all of whom are Grand Slam champions and former World No. 1s. The 22-year-old Italian now joins their ranks, further solidifying his status as a complete, all-court player capable of challenging the very best, regardless of the surface. In addition to his growing list of accolades, Sinner's run to the 2025 Wimbledon final marked yet another extraordinary accomplishment. He has now reached the championship match at all four Grand Slam events, becoming only the fifth man in the Open Era to do so. That exclusive club includes legends Rod Laver, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Rhyl Journal
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Sonay Kartal shines at Wimbledon with stunning first-round upset
Ostapenko, a former semi-finalist back in 2018, defeated Kartal in Eastbourne last week in straight sets but the British number three delighted the sun-baked crowd on Court Three with a 7-5 2-6 6-2 victory. It is Kartal's third best win by ranking of her career and her best at a grand slam, with the 23-year-old producing another strong performance at the All England Club after reaching the third round as a qualifier 12 months ago. 1 – Sonay Kartal is the first British player in the Open Era to defeat a former Grand Slam Champion in Wimbledon's Women's Singles First Round. Accomplishment.#Wimbledon #Wimbledon2025 | @Wimbledon @the_LTA @WTA — OptaAce (@OptaAce) June 30, 2025 Things did not begin well for Kartal, who was quickly 3-0 down and finding little answer to the power hitting of her Latvian opponent. Ostapenko had three set points at 5-4 after Kartal had retrieved the early break but the British player, ranked 51, held firm and took full advantage of her opponent's disappointment to make it five games in a row and win the opener. Ostapenko responded well to level the match but Kartal did not allow the contest to get away from her, breaking serve early in the decider and racing into a 5-0 lead. Ostapenko's body language indicated she would be more than happy to get off the court and, although she rallied to win two games, Kartal served out the victory at the second time of asking. In the second round, Kartal will face Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova, who profited from Ons Jabeur's retirement.
North Wales Chronicle
30-06-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Sonay Kartal shines at Wimbledon with stunning first-round upset
Ostapenko, a former semi-finalist back in 2018, defeated Kartal in Eastbourne last week in straight sets but the British number three delighted the sun-baked crowd on Court Three with a 7-5 2-6 6-2 victory. It is Kartal's third best win by ranking of her career and her best at a grand slam, with the 23-year-old producing another strong performance at the All England Club after reaching the third round as a qualifier 12 months ago. 1 – Sonay Kartal is the first British player in the Open Era to defeat a former Grand Slam Champion in Wimbledon's Women's Singles First Round. Accomplishment.#Wimbledon #Wimbledon2025 | @Wimbledon @the_LTA @WTA — OptaAce (@OptaAce) June 30, 2025 Things did not begin well for Kartal, who was quickly 3-0 down and finding little answer to the power hitting of her Latvian opponent. Ostapenko had three set points at 5-4 after Kartal had retrieved the early break but the British player, ranked 51, held firm and took full advantage of her opponent's disappointment to make it five games in a row and win the opener. Ostapenko responded well to level the match but Kartal did not allow the contest to get away from her, breaking serve early in the decider and racing into a 5-0 lead. Ostapenko's body language indicated she would be more than happy to get off the court and, although she rallied to win two games, Kartal served out the victory at the second time of asking. In the second round, Kartal will face Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova, who profited from Ons Jabeur's retirement.
Leader Live
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Sonay Kartal shines at Wimbledon with stunning first-round upset
Ostapenko, a former semi-finalist back in 2018, defeated Kartal in Eastbourne last week in straight sets but the British number three delighted the sun-baked crowd on Court Three with a 7-5 2-6 6-2 victory. It is Kartal's third best win by ranking of her career and her best at a grand slam, with the 23-year-old producing another strong performance at the All England Club after reaching the third round as a qualifier 12 months ago. 1 – Sonay Kartal is the first British player in the Open Era to defeat a former Grand Slam Champion in Wimbledon's Women's Singles First Round. Accomplishment.#Wimbledon #Wimbledon2025 | @Wimbledon @the_LTA @WTA — OptaAce (@OptaAce) June 30, 2025 Things did not begin well for Kartal, who was quickly 3-0 down and finding little answer to the power hitting of her Latvian opponent. Ostapenko had three set points at 5-4 after Kartal had retrieved the early break but the British player, ranked 51, held firm and took full advantage of her opponent's disappointment to make it five games in a row and win the opener. Ostapenko responded well to level the match but Kartal did not allow the contest to get away from her, breaking serve early in the decider and racing into a 5-0 lead. Ostapenko's body language indicated she would be more than happy to get off the court and, although she rallied to win two games, Kartal served out the victory at the second time of asking. In the second round, Kartal will face Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova, who profited from Ons Jabeur's retirement.
Powys County Times
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Sonay Kartal shines at Wimbledon with stunning first-round upset
Sonay Kartal gave Britain's massed ranks of singles players a great start to the Wimbledon fortnight by ousting 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko. Ostapenko, a former semi-finalist back in 2018, defeated Kartal in Eastbourne last week in straight sets but the British number three delighted the sun-baked crowd on Court Three with a 7-5 2-6 6-2 victory. It is Kartal's third best win by ranking of her career and her best at a grand slam, with the 23-year-old producing another strong performance at the All England Club after reaching the third round as a qualifier 12 months ago. 1 – Sonay Kartal is the first British player in the Open Era to defeat a former Grand Slam Champion in Wimbledon's Women's Singles First Round. Accomplishment. #Wimbledon #Wimbledon2025 | @Wimbledon @the_LTA @WTA — OptaAce (@OptaAce) June 30, 2025 Things did not begin well for Kartal, who was quickly 3-0 down and finding little answer to the power hitting of her Latvian opponent. Ostapenko had three set points at 5-4 after Kartal had retrieved the early break but the British player, ranked 51, held firm and took full advantage of her opponent's disappointment to make it five games in a row and win the opener. Ostapenko responded well to level the match but Kartal did not allow the contest to get away from her, breaking serve early in the decider and racing into a 5-0 lead. Ostapenko's body language indicated she would be more than happy to get off the court and, although she rallied to win two games, Kartal served out the victory at the second time of asking. In the second round, Kartal will face Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova, who profited from Ons Jabeur's retirement.
