Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon Victory
• Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek won their maiden titles at Wimbledon, marking a significant milestone in their tennis careers.
• Both players have won three and five trophies on grass, a feat that stands out despite their past Major titles.
• Their victories come at a critical juncture in their tennis lives, as both served doping-related bans and had their sporting ethics questioned.
• Sinner’s victory against Carlos Alcaraz ended a five-straight losing streak, showcasing his remarkable recovery and mental resilience.
• Swiatek’s victory at Wimbledon marked her first trophy since the French Open 2024, reviving her career on her least-favoured surface.
• Their triumphs will have wide-ranging effects on their respective Tours, with them having split the last seven Majors between them.
• They have met 13 times, 10 of them in the semifinal or better, and are ranked No. 1 and No. 2.
• Swiatek, a 24-year-old, has re-established the triumvirate atop the women’s game, winning 10 of the past 14 Majors.