​Jannik Sinner is set to defend his Wimbledon crown against second seed Alexander Zverev as the newly crowned French Open champion chases back-to-back major titles. The world No. 1, 24, advanced to his second consecutive Wimbledon final by dispatching Novak Djokovic in straight sets and is now positioned to claim his fifth Grand Slam title overall with one more victory.
In the semifinals, Zverev defeated British wildcard Arthur Fery to reach his first Wimbledon final, marking what appears to be the peak of his form to date. The 29-year-old German had endured a lengthy wait to win a major title but finally broke through at Roland Garros last month, suggesting he may be rejuvenated and ready to challenge for more big trophies.
The pair has a recent history, including a 2025 Australian Open final where Sinner won in straight sets. That result was part of a dominant nine-match winning streak for Sinner against Zverev, during which Sinner has not dropped a set in his last six wins over the German. Before this current streak, Zverev had claimed four of their initial five meetings, including two wins at the US Open, but Sinner’s 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 triumph in the 2025 Australian Open final stands as a sign of his growing efficiency on the biggest stages. The upcoming Wimbledon clash will be their first meeting on grass.
The Wimbledon final is scheduled to start at 4pm BST on Sunday, July 12. For viewers in the UK, all matches from Wimbledon are available live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, with streams on all 18 courts. In the United States, ESPN and Tennis Channel hold the rights.
On Sunday, Wimbledon’s schedule shows a lineup that includes early doubles action on Centre Court and then the eagerly anticipated men’s final in the afternoon. The day’s order of play features Hanyu Guo and Kristina Mladenovic leading the opening matches on one court, followed by the main event: Jannik Sinner versus Alexander Zverev on No. 1 Court, with a 1:00pm start time listed for Sinner-Zverev.
Sinner’s recent form has been exceptional. He has already defeated Djokovic in straight sets in the semifinals, and he arrives in familiar good shape, having claimed nine consecutive wins over Zverev. The last time the two met on a different surface, Sinner dominated 6-1, 6-2 to win the Madrid Open, a reminder of the Italian’s versatility and confidence heading into the grass-court showpiece.
As the final approaches, fans will be keen to see if Sinner can extend his head-to-head dominance on grass and seal a second successive Grand Slam title, or whether Zverev can break through against the world No. 1 and claim his first Wimbledon title to accompany his French Open triumph. The stage is set for a high-stakes, high-quality clash that could further define the upcoming era of men’s tennis.