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Jannik Sinner overcame losing the first set to beat Alexander Zverev as he retained his Wimbledon title in four sets against the French Open champion

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday evening.

The World No 1 justified his status and put his French Open frustration behind him to reign supreme at the All England Club despite losing the first set to the newly crowned champion at Roland Garros.

Zverev has just joined the Grand Slam winners club, but couldn't back up his success in Paris as Sinner claimed a 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory in south west London - his fifth Grand Slam title.

Zverev claimed the first set on a tiebreak, letting out a roar in front of a Royal Box that included the Prince and Princess of Wales, accompanied by two of their children.

The high quality affair continued in the second set as both men continued to maintain serve, but this time it was Sinner who would claim the tiebreak. This one far more dominant than in the opening set.

The Italian, bidding to join an illustrious list of men who retained their crown at SW19, would be the first to land a break of serve in the third set. He did so at a crucial time, taking a 5-3 lead before holding to take the lead in the match for a first time.

Sinner then broke in the seventh game of the fourth set, after the German had battle to save two break points. The defending champion ripping a forehand that left Zverev planted before he fist pumped in the direction of his box.

It left the 24-year-old simply needing to hold his serve and the Italian sunk to the floor and lapped up the applause from Centre Court to claim his first Grand Slam of 2026.

The double Wimbledon champion said: “It always takes two players, and me and Sascha tried to give everything we have. I’m very happy about the win, of course, but I'm mostly very happy about the level we both played.”

Zverev saw the funny side after defeat and joked: "First of all, Jannik, I don't really like you any more. I lost to you nine times in a row. But no, he showed once again why he is the best player in the world. It was great to share the Centre Court with you on finals weekend. A great honour to be here. It didn't go my way."

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