Italian top seed Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon crown by overcoming a fierce challenge from Alexander Zverev in a three-hour, four-minute final.

The match, which ended 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 6-4, saw Zverev threaten an upset after taking the opening set but ultimately falter under Sinner's relentless pressure.

Sinner, 24, became the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title last year and now joins an elite group of players who have successfully defended their titles in the professional era.The victory marked his 10th consecutive win over Zverev, though this time he was pushed to the limit by the German's aggressive forehand game.Sinner's performance highlighted his dominance on grass courts, with no dropped service games in the final.Zverev, despite the defeat, praised the quality of the match and acknowledged Sinner's superiority.The result solidifies Sinner's status as a top-tier player and sets the stage for future Grand Slam challenges.