Jannik Sinner dethrones Carlos Alcaraz as Wimbledon champion

Sinner is now the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title.
Jannik Sinner celebrates victory (Adam Davy/PA)

Jannik Sinner celebrates victory (Adam Davy/PA)

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 SW19 were dashed by his great rival.

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