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11 hours ago

Carlos Alcaraz runs out of miracles as Jannik Sinner wins his first Wimbledon, writes MATTHEW LAMBWELL

MATTHEW LAMBWELL ON CENTRE COURT: The Italian won his first title, inflicting Alcaraz's first defeat in a Slam final and ending the Spaniard's run of five straight victories in their personal duel.

13 hours ago

Jannik Sinner roars back to beat Carlos Alcaraz for first Wimbledon final win

  • Italian ends champion’s winning streak 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4

  • World No 1 seals fourth grand slam title

For most tennis players in the distinguished history of this sport, a defeat as excruciating as Jannik…

21 hours ago

Jannik Sinner seeks instant revenge in latest instalment of rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz

Wimbledon final a repeat of French Open epic as the world’s top two inspire memories of past battles between the greats

Great sport is all about rivalry. In the 70s and 80s, tennis had Martina Navrati…

2 days ago

5 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz swats aside Cameron Norrie to storm into Wimbledon semi-finals

  • No 2 seed too good for British hopeful in quarter-final

  • Spaniard will face Fritz in semi after 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victory

Two days after his bruising five-set win over Nicolás Jarry and the Chilean’s subseq…

7 days ago

Alcaraz marches past Rublev while Khachanov and Fritz ease into Wimbledon last eight

  • No 2 seed wins 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court

  • Fritz gets walkover after Thompson withdrew

Every point in tennis is worth the same as the next, but some are more valuable than others. At 3-3 in the …

10 days ago

How Carlos became King of the Court: Alcaraz's glow-up from fresh-faced teen to tennis ace as star worth £30m flies his barber around the world and charms Wimbledon fans with polished English

The 22-year-old Spaniard, who grew up idolising Roger Federer, has shrugged off his awkward teenage years to be become a bonafide tennis heartthrob.

Xabi Alonso relishes value of Valverde – with idol Gerrard his role model

Real Madrid head coach likens unfettered midfielder to former Liverpool teammate after Club World Cup heroics

Fede Valverde once said that he could spend all day watching Steven Gerrard play; his coac…

12 days ago

Rodri suffers injury setback as Manchester City count cost of Club World Cup exit

  • Spaniard substituted in fifth game since returning

  • Guardiola blames profligacy for shock loss to Al-Hilal

After Manchester City crashed out of the Club World Cup 4-3 to Al-Hilal in Orlando, Pep Guardio…

16 days ago

Alcaraz, Sinner, Sabalenka and Swiatek top Wimbledon bill but have work cut out

The margins in grand slam tennis have always been tight and the titles will be decided by who rises to the occasion

About three hours and 45 minutes into his duel with Carlos Alcaraz three weeks ago, …

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