Sinner wins Wimbledon: The 'robot' gets his revenge.

Jannik Sinner came from behind to beat Carlos Alcaraz 3-1 in the Wimbledon final, winning his fourth Grand Slam title and making the rivalry between the two young stars even more intense.

Revenge

With his arms outstretched, his head cupped, and gently stroking the grass – Jannik Sinner had risen powerfully just a month after the devastating blow in Paris – a place where many could not recover.

Before the attack, he countered. Counter-attack – the hallmark of a true champion. The score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 after 3 hours and 4 minutes brought him his first Wimbledon title, and also his fourth Grand Slam overall.

Sinner takes revenge in London. Photo: DPA/Europa Press

This time it was Sinner's turn to smile triumphantly. True to his nature, Alcaraz also smiled – though it hurt, he accepted it.

He admitted his opponent was superior. An extraordinary comeback, a powerful mental resurgence from the new champion – the first Italian to win the All England Open.

Alcaraz, who had previously won every Grand Slam final, lacked both serve and explosiveness.

"Losing is always difficult ," he said. "But I'm proud of everything I'm doing. We'll definitely meet again."

Alcaraz quietly walked into the locker room, his dream of achieving a Wimbledon hat-trick shattered. He was still no match for legends like Borg, Sampras, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic.

A battle of two styles

Earlier, long lines of people had formed on the streets surrounding the stadium. It was lunchtime, but the English, known for their seriousness, patiently waited to ascend Henman Hill.

No seats? No problem, the lawn is a great option. Everyone wants to watch the competition – by any means, from anywhere.

In the center of the pitch, those fortunate enough to witness the high-stakes duel between the two young stars saw exactly the same spectacle as in Paris: maximum speed, relentless play, constant creativity, and a relentless pursuit of solutions on every point of the ball.

Alcaraz in a situation where he slipped and fell. Photo: EFE

Despite a somewhat slow start, perhaps due to the heat, the pressure of the stands, or his opponent, Sinner gradually found his rhythm. Alcaraz, on the other hand, remained the dominant player, moving smoothly and lowering his center of gravity.

Then Sinner began unleashing perfectly programmed, precise blows, a combination of high technique and power: accuracy and ruthlessness. Viewers wondered, "Is that redhead even human?" No expression, just action.

In contrast to Alcaraz's artistic and improvisational style, Sinner is the ideal role model for any coach: absolute dedication. One is discipline and efficiency, the other is spontaneity and instinct.

Sinner broke Alcaraz's serve first in the match, and just when everyone thought Alcaraz was losing, he exploded. He came back to win 6-4, creating a situation that made the audience laugh. "He's up to his tricks again. Carlos is Carlos, that's Carlos for you," described Tumaini Carayol, a reporter for The Guardian.

If Sinner increased the pressure, Alcaraz responded in kind. Like a rollercoaster, emotions constantly shifted. After great plays and celebrations, came mistakes. Too many emotions at once.

Sinner the "Robot"

"You're playing really badly..." , Alcaraz blamed himself after Sinner broke his serve in the very first game of the second set. This time there was no comeback.

Despite Alcaraz's moments of brilliance, Sinner remained unwavering. On the pitch, where the sound echoed clearly, one could hear soft breathing, the scraping of shoes on the grass, and even a shout of "Let's gooooo!" as a release of tension.

Sinner won his 4th Grand Slam title. Photo: EFE

Sinner leveled the set score and brought the match back to square one.

This Sinner is the perfect version. With lightning-fast slides, powerful counter-attacks, precise turns, and a superb cross-court shot, he raises his fist towards the audience and shouts, "Forza!" (Italian: Forward!). His spirit shines brightly. There is no longer any trace of the defeat in Paris.

At the same time, Alcaraz's first serve success rate dropped sharply (55% - 61% - 43%), and his drop shots lost accuracy. He tried to disrupt the rhythm of the match but failed. Conversely, Sinner gradually increased the intensity, pushing his opponent into a defensive position.

“Wake up, Carlos!” the cheers rang out. But London wasn’t Paris. When your opponent across the net is a “machine” like Sinner – always in top form, returning the ball like a rocket – everything becomes more difficult than ever.

Break in game 3 of set 4, with two powerful backhand shots in quick succession. Alcaraz was almost completely overwhelmed by Sinner, his only hope being a mistake, but this time it didn't happen.

Sinner maintained his form and finished the performance with a thunderous serve. Sunday in London, a day of revenge. This rivalry will continue to burn brightly. The story is not over yet.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/jannik-sinner-vo-dich-wimbledon-nguoi-may-phuc-han-2421738.html