Sinner Bounces Back From Paris Loss to Take Wimbledon

Jannik Sinner is starting to make a habit of responding to adversity in Paris by winning titles in London. The top-ranked Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 Sunday for his second consecutive Wimbledon men's title after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass on a key point in the third set, the AP reports. Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title came in his first tournament since a second-round meltdown at the French Open, when he wilted in a Paris heat wave; a year ago, Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final at the All England Club after wasting three match points in the Roland Garros final.

When Sinner ripped a forehand winner up the line on his first match point, the AP reports, the Italian dropped to the grass on his back in celebration. "There's no better place to play tennis," he said during the trophy ceremony. It was Sinner's 10th straight victory over Zverev, who was coming off his first Grand Slam title at the French Open. "He showed once again why he's the best player in the world," Zverev said, per ESPN.