After 12 days of action at Wimbledon, just two players remain in the men’s singles draw. Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev will contest Sunday’s final on Centre Court, a clash that sees the number one seed face the number two seed.
This upcoming match marks the 18th occasion in the Open era, since 1968, that the top two seeds have met in the Wimbledon men’s singles final. Historically, the number one seed has emerged victorious in 11 of these encounters, losing six.
Sinner’s Dominant Run
Jannik Sinner arrives at the final on an impressive 13-match winning streak at Wimbledon. His path to the final included a dominant straight-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.
Sinner reflected on his performance against Djokovic, stating, "Amazing. The atmosphere has always been amazing since the first day and it means a lot to me to play one more final here." He described Wimbledon as "the most special tournament we have" and added that playing against Novak Djokovic, "what he is showing is a huge inspiration – not only for you guys but for the new generation, what he is still doing is amazing. Incredible."
Discussing his game plan against Djokovic, Sinner noted their history of "very, very tough matches," recalling that Djokovic won their last meeting in the Australian Open semi-finals. He explained, "I tried to make a couple of adjustments, but it’s difficult here on grass." Sinner aimed to "stay aggressive" and found that "serving well helped me today," acknowledging Djokovic as "the best returner we have in our game" and his effort to "mix it up."
The Italian also commented on his journey through the tournament. "The beginning of the tournament is always tough, especially coming here," Sinner remarked after his win over Djokovic. He elaborated that "every round is different because of the grass, it is changing a lot, so you need to adapt yourself." Sinner felt he "knew mentally I had to raise my level, which I have done so I am very happy."
Sinner expressed gratitude towards his support system, saying, "I’m glad my team put me in the best possible position to perform this way so of course I’m happy where I am, happy to be back in the final and we hope for a good final on Sunday." He has accumulated 99 Grand Slam match wins, and a Wimbledon final would be a fitting occasion to bring up a century.
Zverev’s Grand Slam Streak
Alexander Zverev secured his spot in the final after defeating Fery in the semi-finals. Zverev is currently on a 13-match winning streak at Grand Slams, setting the stage for an intriguing battle on Sunday.
Head-to-Head and Final Dynamics
The upcoming final sees two players with remarkable streaks converging. For one of the Wimbledon finalists, 13 will be an unlucky number. Jannik Sinner holds a dominant head-to-head record against Alexander Zverev at Tour level. The Italian has won 10 of their 14 meetings, including each of their past nine.
Their previous encounters include the final of the 2025 Australian Open, which Sinner won in straight sets. This history adds another layer of anticipation to Sunday’s Wimbledon climax.