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Jannik Sinner v Carlos Alcaraz rivalry ‘great for tennis’

Relaxed Carlos Alcaraz gives out tennis balls to fans ahead of Wimbledon final
  • Jannik Sinner claimed his first Wimbledon title by defeating Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 on Centre Court, avenging his French Open final loss.
  • Sinner's victory ended Alcaraz's 24-match winning streak and prevented him from securing a third consecutive Wimbledon title.
  • Darren Cahill, Sinner's coach, believes the rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz is already outstanding and has the potential to become even greater.
  • The two players have shared the last seven Grand Slam trophies, with Sinner now holding four major titles to Alcaraz's five.
  • Both Sinner and Alcaraz closely monitor each other's game, driving their respective teams to ensure continuous improvement, while other young talents are also emerging in men's tennis.
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