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Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after victory against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon, southwest London, on Sunday. Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon, Italy's first singles champion

July 13, 2025 • Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title. Sinner is the first Italian to win the tournament.

Two of tennis' biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in the 2nd round

August 30, 2024 • The final Grand Slam of the year isn't lacking in drama. Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz lost to no. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a stunning upset, while Naomi Osaka's comeback hopes were dashed.

The Spanish tennis pipeline that's produced Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehand against Taro Daniel of Japan during a Second Round Match at the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on May 31, 2023 in Paris, France. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images hide caption

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The Spanish tennis pipeline that's produced Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal

May 31, 2023 • One of the greatest tennis players, Spaniard Rafael Nadal, isn't at this year's French Open. But world #1 Carlos Alcaraz, also of Spain, is dominating. What is it about the Spanish tennis pipeline?

The Spanish tennis pipeline that's produced Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal

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