SINNER'S MOMENT OF GLORY

World No 1 dominates Alcaraz to clinch his maiden Wimbledon title

- BY SHYAM A. KRISHNA

Jannik Sinner sat on his haunches, leaning forward on his racquet. He remained motionless, almost meditative, before gently patting the Wimbledon turf. The Italian was soaking in the moment — the moment of glory. The pinnacle of his fledgling career.

For over three hours, Sinner battled Carlos Alcaraz, the Spaniard gunning for his third consecutive win at the All England Club. Sinner didn’t blink. There was no repeat of the French Open final. The 23-year-old served a winner to convert the second of three championship points and walked away with the Wimbledon trophy.