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Wimbledon final features defending champion Jannik Sinner vs. French Open winner Alexander Zverev

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Wimbledon final features defending champion Jannik Sinner vs. French Open winner Alexander Zverev
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Wimbledon final features defending champion Jannik Sinner vs. French Open winner Alexander Zverev

2026-07-12 20:31 Last Updated At:20:41

LONDON (AP) — It’s a matchup of the top two seeds as defending champion Jannik Sinner plays French Open winner Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final on Sunday.

The top-ranked Sinner is looking to bounce back from his meltdown at Roland Garros and claim his fifth Grand Slam title.

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Linda Noskova of Czech Republic poses with the trophy after winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women's singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Linda Noskova of Czech Republic poses with the trophy after winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women's singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates winning a point against Arthur Fery of Britain during their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates winning a point against Arthur Fery of Britain during their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Jannik Sinner of Italy serves to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Jannik Sinner of Italy serves to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Alexander Zverev of Germany serves to Arthur Fery of Britain during their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Alexander Zverev of Germany serves to Arthur Fery of Britain during their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Jannik Sinner of Italy eyes the ball as he prepares to play a forehand against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in their quarter-final men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Jannik Sinner of Italy eyes the ball as he prepares to play a forehand against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in their quarter-final men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Zverev, who is ranked third but seeded second, is attempting to become the first man in the professional era (since 1968) to win his second major title at the next event immediately after his first.

Sinner has won his last nine meetings with Zverev and 14 straight sets against the German.

Sinner was eliminated in stunning fashion in the second round of the French Open, when he wilted in a Paris heat wave.

Zverev’s previous best performance at Wimbledon was reaching the fourth round three times.

Clear skies and a temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 Celsius) were forecast for the 4 p.m. (11 a.m. ET; 1500 GMT) start on Centre Court.

Linda Noskova beat Karolina Muchova in an all-Czech women’s final on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title.

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Linda Noskova of Czech Republic poses with the trophy after winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women's singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Linda Noskova of Czech Republic poses with the trophy after winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women's singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates winning a point against Arthur Fery of Britain during their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates winning a point against Arthur Fery of Britain during their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Jannik Sinner of Italy serves to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Jannik Sinner of Italy serves to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Alexander Zverev of Germany serves to Arthur Fery of Britain during their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Alexander Zverev of Germany serves to Arthur Fery of Britain during their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Jannik Sinner of Italy eyes the ball as he prepares to play a forehand against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in their quarter-final men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Jannik Sinner of Italy eyes the ball as he prepares to play a forehand against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in their quarter-final men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

LONDON (AP) — This photo gallery features highlights from the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

Linda Noskova of Czech Republic prepares to serve to Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women's singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Linda Noskova of Czech Republic prepares to serve to Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women's singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Spectators wearing hats watch the men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Spectators wearing hats watch the men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates after winning a point against Arthur Fery of Britain during their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates after winning a point against Arthur Fery of Britain during their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Alexander Zverev of Germany returns the ball to Arthur Fery of Britain in their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Alexander Zverev of Germany returns the ball to Arthur Fery of Britain in their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Jannik Sinner of Italy serves to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Jannik Sinner of Italy serves to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their men's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic drops her racket as she reacts to winning against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in their semifinal women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic drops her racket as she reacts to winning against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in their semifinal women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic serves against Coco Gauff of the United States in their semifinal women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic serves against Coco Gauff of the United States in their semifinal women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after winning a game against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in their semifinal women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after winning a game against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in their semifinal women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Arthur Fery of Britain plays a return during the men's singles fourth round match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 6, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Arthur Fery of Britain plays a return during the men's singles fourth round match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 6, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after winning against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in their fourth round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after winning against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in their fourth round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after a point against Naomi Osaka of Japan in their fourth round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after a point against Naomi Osaka of Japan in their fourth round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates winning the third round women's singles match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026.(AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates winning the third round women's singles match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026.(AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan celebrates winning the third round men's singles match against Frances Tiafoe of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan celebrates winning the third round men's singles match against Frances Tiafoe of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Frances Tiafoe of the United States looks on during his third round men's singles match against Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Frances Tiafoe of the United States looks on during his third round men's singles match against Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Jessica Pegula of the United States serves the ball during the second round women's singles match against Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Jessica Pegula of the United States serves the ball during the second round women's singles match against Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves against Arthur Rinderknech of France in their third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves against Arthur Rinderknech of France in their third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Lorenzo Sonego of Italy plays a return during the third round men's singles match against Taylor Fritz of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Lorenzo Sonego of Italy plays a return during the third round men's singles match against Taylor Fritz of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada celebrates winning the men's singles fourth round match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 5, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada celebrates winning the men's singles fourth round match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 5, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Joao Fonseca of Brazil reaches to return the ball to Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Joao Fonseca of Brazil reaches to return the ball to Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand against Maya Joint of Australia in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand against Maya Joint of Australia in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Naomi Osaka of Japan returns the ball during the second round women's singles match against Anastasia Gasanova of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Naomi Osaka of Japan returns the ball during the second round women's singles match against Anastasia Gasanova of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Flavio Cobolli of Italy serves the ball during the first round men's singles match against Mariano Navone of Argentina at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Flavio Cobolli of Italy serves the ball during the first round men's singles match against Mariano Navone of Argentina at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Iga Swiatek of Poland gets emotional after winning her first round women's singles match against Taylor Townsend of the United States, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Iga Swiatek of Poland gets emotional after winning her first round women's singles match against Taylor Townsend of the United States, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Naomi Osaka of Japan walks into the court to play against Elsa Jacquemot of France in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Naomi Osaka of Japan walks into the court to play against Elsa Jacquemot of France in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic celebrates winning against Toby Samuel of Britain after their men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic celebrates winning against Toby Samuel of Britain after their men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning the men's singles match against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning the men's singles match against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Soccer legend David Beckham and his mother Sandra Georgina Beckham react during the men's singles match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.((AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Soccer legend David Beckham and his mother Sandra Georgina Beckham react during the men's singles match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.((AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates a point against McCartney Kessler of the United States in their second round women's singles match, at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates a point against McCartney Kessler of the United States in their second round women's singles match, at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Matteo Berrettini of Italy serves during the third round men's singles match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026.(AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Matteo Berrettini of Italy serves during the third round men's singles match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026.(AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Lanlana Tararudee of Thailand returns during the second round women's singles match against Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.(AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Lanlana Tararudee of Thailand returns during the second round women's singles match against Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.(AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Dino Prizmic of Croatia returns the ball to Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in their second round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Dino Prizmic of Croatia returns the ball to Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in their second round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Tyra Caterina Grant of Italy plays a return to Katie Boulter of Britain during their women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Tyra Caterina Grant of Italy plays a return to Katie Boulter of Britain during their women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Alex Molcan of Slovakia serves the ball during the men's singles match against Daniel Altmaier of Germany at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Alex Molcan of Slovakia serves the ball during the men's singles match against Daniel Altmaier of Germany at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, laughs next to former tennis player Andy Murray as they watch the second round women's singles match between Katie Swan of Britain and Madison Keys of the United States, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, laughs next to former tennis player Andy Murray as they watch the second round women's singles match between Katie Swan of Britain and Madison Keys of the United States, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Serena Williams of the United States serves against Maya Joint of Australia in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Serena Williams of the United States serves against Maya Joint of Australia in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine uses an icepack during the second round women's singles match against Anna Blinkova of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine uses an icepack during the second round women's singles match against Anna Blinkova of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Marin Cilic of Croatia serves against Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Marin Cilic of Croatia serves against Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Coco Gauff of the United States serves during the third round women's singles match against Claire Liu of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026.(AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Coco Gauff of the United States serves during the third round women's singles match against Claire Liu of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026.(AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

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