Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner: Wimbledon 2025 final promises epic showdown

As the Centre Court at Wimbledon braces for an electric showdown, all eyes are on two of tennis’s most formidable young stars—Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. With a place in history at stake, the 2025 final promises not just athletic excellence but the continuation of a rivalry that has defined the post–Big Three era. Former tennis star and the current Indian captain for the Billie Jean King Cup Team, Vishal Uppal, shares his thoughts on what fans can expect from this box office clash.

Who has the upper hand in this Wimbledon final—Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner?

Clear your schedule because this could be another long one—and a very exciting match is in prospect. Jannik Sinner would have learned a lot from his French Open defeat. He had match points and came very close to clinching it in the fourth set, but let it slip away. All credit to Alcaraz, though, because he really raised his level of tennis. I think Sinner would have taken a lot from that experience and will be a different player on Sunday.

Of course, we’ll have to see if Jannik’s elbow is holding up and not bothering him. But if all things are good, this is going to be a fascinating match.

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Does the head-to-head record give Alcaraz an edge going into the final?

Yes, the numbers are clearly in Alcaraz’s favour. He leads the rivalry 8-4. But we also have to remember that Sinner is the current world number one. His confidence will be sky-high after knocking out Novak Djokovic—seven-time Wimbledon champion—in the semis. That’s no small feat.

Alcaraz, on the other hand, is already a two-time Wimbledon champion and will look to add another trophy to his collection. It won’t be easy for Sinner, but he’s in the form of his life.

Will the French Open final between these two have any psychological impact on the Wimbledon outcome?

That five-hour battle in Paris was epic. Alcaraz outclassed Sinner and won his second French Open title, but matches like that shape players. Sinner is a smart competitor. He will have reflected on what went wrong and worked on fixing those aspects.

Both of these guys are miles ahead of the rest of the pack. The rest of them really have to reinvent themselves if they want to compete with Alcaraz and Sinner. These two seem determined to contest every Grand Slam final, and they’ve shown it.

If Alcaraz wins, he’ll break several records. Does that add to the pressure or the motivation?

A lot is riding on this final for Alcaraz. If he wins, he could become the youngest men's singles player to win three Wimbledon titles. The current record is held by Björn Borg at 22 years and 200 days.

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Alcaraz could also become the seventh male player to win six Grand Slams and the seventh to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles. That would also mean surpassing Rafael Nadal’s record of the most Wimbledon titles for Spain. These milestones will definitely serve as motivation for him.

Both have already won Grand Slams this year—Sinner in Australia, Alcaraz in France. Is this the ultimate tiebreaker?

Absolutely. That’s the beauty of tennis—it often comes down to just a few points. Every match between them has been closely contested. There hasn’t been a single one-sided encounter. So you can’t say that one has dominated the other.

Yes, Alcaraz leads the head-to-head and may be seen as the favorite going in, but Sinner is a high-quality player in his own right. You simply can’t count him out.

Has the rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner lived up to expectations in this post–Big Three era?

Without a doubt. With Federer retired, and Nadal and Djokovic at the tail end of their careers, this sport needed a new rivalry—and Alcaraz vs Sinner has delivered. They’ve met in Grand Slam finals, traded wins, and pushed each other to the limit.

Also read: Alcaraz wins longest French Open final in 5 sets after saving 3 match points

Another chapter of this budding historical rivalry will be written on Sunday. And whichever way it goes, tennis fans are the real winners.

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