Rebreak Alcaraz! 4-4 (0-0 in sets)
It didn’t look like it for a moment, but after a phenomenal game, Carlos Alcaraz comes level with Jannik Sinner. The score in the final is tied again. The momentum is now with the Spaniard.
After a primal scream and a mistake by Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz gets two chances for a rebreak. Sinner is not feeling well for a moment.
Carlos Alcaraz shows his class here. A ball from Jannik Sinner touches the net cord, but Alcaraz anticipates very quickly and finishes it with a beautiful volley. The Spaniard does not allow himself to be cornered by his rival.
Game Alcaraz! 3-4 (0-0 in sets)
A rare slip by Jannik Sinner leads to a point for Carlos Alcaraz. Sprinting towards the net, the Italian scoops the ball over the line, allowing Alcaraz to win his service game. He now has to do something to prevent Sinner from winning the first set.
Game Sinner! 2-4 (0-0 in sets)
Jannik Sinner converts his break advantage against Carlos Alcaraz, partly thanks to the beautiful point described earlier. The Italian is well on his way to winning the first set. Can Alcaraz prevent that?
One of the most beautiful rallies so far. Jannik Sinner delivers a sublime drop shot at 30-30, but Carlos Alcaraz still gets it. Sinner manages to parry that answer phenomenally again.
Break Sinner! 2-3 (0-0 in sets)
There is the first break in this final! Jannik Sinner plays very aggressively and quickly comes off the baseline, which is currently paying off against Carlos Alcaraz. He takes the lead for the first time. Can he also convert the break advantage?
Jannik Sinner gets his first chance for a break after forcing Carlos Alcaraz into a mistake twice. The Italian is getting better and better.
Carlos Alcaraz with a beautiful trick shot. Jannik Sinner sprints to the net after a hard forehand, but the Spaniard counters with a brilliant backhand down the line. Sinner is helpless. Thunderous applause sounds from the stands.
Game Sinner! 2-2 (0-0 in sets)
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are not giving each other an inch in the opening phase of this Wimbledon final. Sinner also makes no mistake in his second service game. The score in London is level again. When will there be a break?
Game Alcaraz! 2-1 (0-0 in sets)
Carlos Alcaraz also has an excellent service, as he shows here. He hits the ball hard towards Jannik Sinner’s body. He does get to a return, but he doesn’t get the ball over the net. Alcaraz leads again.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are already showing beautiful pieces of tennis. With a devastating forehand from the baseline, Alcaraz occasionally shows his peer all corners of the court. The Spaniard seems to be starting slightly better.
Game Sinner! 1-1 (0-0 in sets)
Jannik Sinner also wins his service game, but that takes much more effort than Carlos Alcaraz just did. The Spaniard takes two points, but is helpless with Sinner’s decisive service. With an ace, the world number one equalizes.
Game Alcaraz! 1-0 (0-0 in sets)
Carlos Alcaraz starts the Wimbledon final as he would have liked beforehand. He pulls his first service game across the line without having to give up a single point against Jannik Sinner.
Game on! Carlos Alcaraz may start serving! The Wimbledon final, the battle of the titans between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, has begun.