Sinner defends Wimbledon title with battling win against Zverev

Winner, winner: Jannik Sinner. Alamy Stock Photo Tennis World number one wins fifth major crown in London. JANNIK SINNER FOUGHT off a full-blooded challenge from Alexander Zverev to successfully defend his Wimbledon title. Fresh from finally winning a first Grand Slam crown at the French Open last month, Zverev shrugged off a woeful recent record against Sinner to claim the first set. But, after wilting in the heat in Paris, Sinner stamped his authority firmly back on men’s tennis by battling to a 6-7 (7) 7-6 (2) 6-3 6-4 victory and a fifth major crown. 🏆 Jannik Sinner 🏆#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/slHSSN6DCE— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2026 It was also a 100th Grand Slam match win for the world number one, who earned royal approval from the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George