Carlos Alcaraz Shares Unfiltered Thoughts After Wimbledon Loss to Jannik Sinner originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The days of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic battling it out at every Slam might already be in the rearview mirror, but tennis fans aren’t exactly starved for blockbuster rivalries. Welcome to the era of the big two, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
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They’ve now snapped up the last seven Grand Slam titles, with Sinner’s latest triumph coming at Wimbledon where he toppled Alcaraz to lift the trophy for the first time. Sure, this one’s got to sting for Carlos, but in true champion fashion, he kept it classy. He had nothing but praise for Sinner and promised he’ll be back stronger than ever.
After the match, Alcaraz addressed the media and shared his thoughts on what transpired. “It’s always a bad feeling losing matches. I think it’s a little bit worse when you lose in a final. But overall I’m just really proud of everything I’ve done the last 4 weeks on grass here in London.”
What made this match even more fascinating was the mental side of it all. Just a little over a month ago, Sinner was heartbreakingly close to winning the French Open just three match points away but watched it slip through his fingers.
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In his post-match interview, he admitted it was really tough to bounce back from that emotionally. But he said he was proud to pick himself up, push through it and come out on top at Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning his match against Cameron Norrie of Great Britain on day nine at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Alcaraz on the other hand, also made sure to give Jannik his props. He said he’s got to congratulate Sinner again and that he’s genuinely happy they’ve built such a solid friendship off the court and an intense rivalry on it that pushes him to get better every single day. Class act all around from two bright shining stars of tennis.
Related: George Russell Has Two-Word Reaction to Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon Win Over Carlos Alcaraz
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
