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Sinner beats Zverev to repeat as Wimbledon champion, claim 5th Grand Slam title
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 Sunday for his second consecutive title at the All England Club after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass on a key point in the third set.
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Al Jazeera
· Jul 10, 2026
Clinical Sinner demolishes Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final with Zverev
Sinner is targeting his fifth Grand Slam title, which would bring him within two of the tally of rival Carlos Alcaraz.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 4, 2026
Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon
LONDON — Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby. Djokovic beat French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Centre Court to equal Roger Federer’s men’s singles record for most match wins at [] The post Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Sinner Retains Wimbledon Crown, Ends Zverev’s Channel Slam Dream in Straight Sets
Jannik Sinner retained the Wimbledon title on Sunday, dismissing Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to deny the German a Channel Slam after his French Open triumph. The Italian world number one becomes the first back-to-back Wimbledon champion since Djokovic, extending his dominance across all surfaces.
The Namibian
· Jul 3, 2026
Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby on Friday. Djokovic beat French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Centre Court to equal Roger Federer’s men’s singles record for most match wins at [] The post Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon appeared first on The Namibian.
Metro
· Jul 8, 2026
Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner? BBC pundit Greg Rusedski names favourite to reach Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner? BBC pundit Greg Rusedski names favourite to reach Wimbledon final
GiveMeSport
· Jul 2, 2026
Tennis: John McEnroe Names Jannik Sinner as Favourite to Win Wimbledon
McEnroe has made his prediction.
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Related coverage for "Sinner beats Zverev to repeat as Wimbledon champion, claim 5th Grand Slam title": Al Jazeera — Clinical Sinner demolishes Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final with Zverev. Egyptian Gazette — Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon. The Eastern Herald — Sinner Retains Wimbledon Crown, Ends Zverev’s Channel Slam Dream in Straight Sets. The Namibian — Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon. Metro — Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner? BBC pundit Greg Rusedski names favourite to reach Wimbledon final. GiveMeSport — Tennis: John McEnroe Names Jannik Sinner as Favourite to Win Wimbledon