Jannik Sinner Defends Wimbledon Title, Wins Fifth Grand Slam Singles Crown

Jannik Sinner Retains Wimbledon Crown with Commanding Comeback Victory

GENEVA/LONDON, July 12, 2026: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title after producing a remarkable comeback to win the gentlemen's singles final in four sets, securing his fifth Grand Slam singles title.

Sinner recovered from dropping the opening set to prevail 6–7, 7–6, 6–3, 6–4 in a gripping contest that lasted three hours and 46 minutes. The victory makes the Italian only the 10th man in the Open Era to retain the Wimbledon singles title, joining an elite list that includes Rod Laver, Björn Borg, Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz.

The triumph also marked another significant milestone in Sinner's career, as he registered his 100th Grand Slam match victory. Earlier this season, he became the youngest player to complete all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles.

Sinner Reflects on Historic Triumph

"It has been an amazing final once again. I'm very happy about the win but I'm also very happy about the level we both played. There is no better place to play tennis. You feel the nerves on Sunday morning when you wake up, it is very special, and you never know how many times you can come back. Thank you for your support, you gave me the most special feeling a tennis player can feel."

Sinner, who joined the Rolex family in 2020, has continued his rise as one of the dominant figures in world tennis, adding another Wimbledon triumph to his growing list of achievements.

Memorable Fortnight at the All England Club

More than 500,000 spectators attended The Championships, Wimbledon during the two-week tournament, enjoying uninterrupted play under favourable weather conditions and several matches that extended close to the tournament's 11 p.m. curfew.

American star Coco Gauff reached her maiden Wimbledon semi-final after defeating fellow Rolex Testimonee Belinda Bencic, while compatriot Taylor Fritz advanced to his third consecutive Wimbledon quarter-final, underlining his consistency on grass courts.

The Royal Box also welcomed eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer along with former champion and tennis legend Stefan Edberg, who watched Sinner's title-winning performance from Centre Court.

Stefan Edberg on Wimbledon Glory

Reflecting on the significance of winning at Wimbledon, two-time champion Stefan Edberg described the unique atmosphere of Centre Court.

"Wimbledon is really the pearl of all the Grand Slams and it's amazing that Rolex has supported the tournament since 1978. The moment before you serve on championship point is very special. Bouncing the ball, the silence of the 15,000 spectators, the sound of your breathing when you stand there alone with the chance to win. Nobody knows what will happen next. Then obviously, the winning feeling is something that you dream about. For me that will always be a defining moment in my career."

Another Chapter in Wimbledon's Rich Legacy

First held in 1877, Wimbledon remains the oldest Grand Slam tournament in tennis and one of the sport's most prestigious events. The 2026 edition delivered another memorable fortnight of world-class tennis, highlighted by Jannik Sinner's successful title defence.

As attention now shifts to the 2027 Championships, Sinner will return to the All England Club aiming to add another chapter to his growing Wimbledon legacy.

(Inputs from Press Release)