Carlos Alcaraz almost achieved a historic Wimbledon three-peat, narrowly missing out after two consecutive wins against Novak Djokovic. But 2025 flipped the script. Standing across the net was Jannik Sinner, the same man Alcaraz edged in five sets at Roland Garros. This time, the Italian roared back, snatching the crown to claim his fourth Slam title and avenge that brutal Paris defeat. A heartbreak for a heartbreak. Still, Alcaraz’s season remains a glittering success, Roland Garros champion and Wimbledon finalist. Now, as the hard-court swing looms, momentum could swing even harder his way, with Sinner’s No. 1 ranking hanging by a thread under pressure to defend massive points.
By conquering the hallowed grass of Wimbledon and toppling Carlos Alcaraz in the final, a man who had denied him glory just weeks earlier on the Parisian clay, Jannik Sinner not only earned his fourth Grand Slam crown but also stretched his grip on the world No. 1 ranking. Sinner, who made history as the first Italian to claim the top spot at the 2024 French Open, has now ruled the ATP rankings for a commanding 58 weeks. While Alcaraz had closed the gap through recent triumphs and Sinner’s brief suspension, the mountain remains steep for the Spaniard.
Last year, after defending his Wimbledon title, Alcaraz hit turbulence on the tour. He opted out of the Canadian Open to rest after the Olympics, then stumbled at the Cincinnati Open, where he had been a finalist the year prior. There, Gael Monfils sent him packing in the first round. At the US Open, his struggles continued, after easing past Li Tu, he was stunned in straight sets by Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round, marking an unusually early exit.
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Those missteps now play to Alcaraz’s advantage. He enters this year’s North American hard-court swing with a meager 60 points to defend. In contrast, Sinner must protect a towering total of 3,200 points, earned from a quarterfinal finish in Toronto, a Cincinnati Masters victory, and a US Open title. The equation is simple: if Alcaraz performs well, the door to reclaim the No. 1 ranking is wide open before season’s end.
At Wimbledon, Sinner arrived with a 1,130-point cushion over Alcaraz. By hoisting the trophy, he ballooned that lead to 3,430 points. But this cushion could evaporate fast during the high-stakes US hard-court stretch. With Sinner defending every inch of last summer’s dominance, and Alcaraz essentially playing with house money, a seismic shift in rankings could be on the horizon.
And yet, Sinner’s run at SW19 wasn’t without peril. In the quarterfinals, Grigor Dimitrov nearly ousted him, only for the Bulgarian to retire mid-match because of injury. Fate, perhaps, had other plans.
Because behind this rise, behind the fire and fight, there’s someone, an unseen force, believed to have silently guided Sinner through the storm to his Wimbledon destiny.
Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon win is linked to his Grandmother’s influence
At Roland Garros, Jannik Sinner stood one point away from carving his name into clay-court history. One point from glory. One point from redemption. It was meant to be his first major on the Parisian dirt, his second Slam of the season. But fate had other plans. Carlos Alcaraz ripped it away in a match for the ages, defending his French crown in a brutal five-set marathon. The cameras didn’t miss the heartbreak etched across the face of Sinner’s mother, whose eyes held the pain of a son denied.
Fast forward 35 days. The green grass of Wimbledon became Sinner’s battleground for redemption. This time, he did not let go. This time, it was he who ripped the crown from Alcaraz’s grip. When it was over, arms stretched high and knees sunk into Centre Court, the emotion wasn’t of triumph, it was of release. Of burden lifted. Of pain transformed into purpose. And waiting for him in that moment of catharsis? His mother, once again in tears, only now they flowed in joy.
Sinner wrapped her in a tight hug, as if to say, We did it. His story, though, isn’t just about center courts and center stage. It’s also about humble beginnings. His father, Johann, once worked as a chef in a ski lodge. His mother, Siglinde, served tables with quiet pride. Reflecting on their influence, Sinner once said, “I wish that everyone could have my parents because they always let me choose whatever I wanted to.” A sentiment rooted in love and freedom.
But wait, there’s a twist. In a recent chat with Corriere dello Sport, a local postman from Dobbiaco named Luca added a sweet surprise to the story. He’s been delivering letters to the Sinner household for years, calling the family “kind and reserved.” But it’s his route to Sinner’s grandmother that turns this tale golden. “Delivering the newspaper to Sinner’s grandmother is part of my daily routine,” Luca shared. “Every now and then, we exchange a few words, and she thanks me with some homemade sweets.” One of them? Niggilan: a traditional Alto Adige delight. “I told her that perhaps I had discovered the secret of her grandson’s talent lay entirely in her sweets. She laughed and replied that perhaps I wasn’t entirely wrong.”
As the Wimbledon sparkle settles and the US Open looms on the horizon, one question remains, will that sweet streak carry Jannik Sinner all the way again?
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