It seemed as though Alcaraz was well-positioned to win his third Wimbledon<\/a> title in a row when he won the first set of the final 6-4, but Sinner was not to be denied.<\/p>\n Fighting back, Sinner defeated Alcaraz<\/a> in four sets, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, to win Wimbledon for the first time, taking his major tally to four.<\/p>\n Speaking to the media after one of the biggest wins of his career, Sinner<\/a> said something \u2018absurd\u2019 according to one former Grand Slam semifinalist.<\/p>\n During the latest episode of \u2018Becker Petkovic\u2019, 2014 French Open semifinalist Andrea Petkovic<\/a> shared her thoughts on Sinner\u2019s post-match press conference.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cOne interesting thing he said in the press conference, Jannik [Sinner] after winning the final against Carlos Alcaraz, was sitting there and said, \u2018I noticed today, too, that there were a few moments where Carlos simply did things better and I\u2019ve already made a mental note of what I still need to improve for the US swing, because Carlos is simply more natural in that regard,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he meant the net game. That\u2019s how I interpreted it.<\/p>\n \u201cHe didn\u2019t say anything specific, but that\u2019s absurd.<\/p>\n \u201cYou win a match 3-1, you\u2019re the dominant player, and he\u2019s sitting there, saying, \u2018I noticed today there are things Carlos does better, I have to do things differently\u2019.<\/p>\n \u201cI was like, Ok Jannik, Ok.\u201d<\/p>\n Petkovic believes Sinner noted his net game as a weakness in comparison to his rival, and he may well have been right to do so.<\/p>\n The Italian, for as good as he is, still trails Alcaraz by some distance at the net, as the Spaniard\u2019s volleys are a level above.<\/p>\n If Sinner wants to enjoy more Grand Slam success in 2025 and clinch his second consecutive title at the US Open<\/a>, improving his net game must be a priority.<\/p>\n Who is the favorite to win the 2025 US Open?<\/p>\n Having won the previous three hard-court Grand Slam tournaments, it\u2019s hard to look past Sinner winning his fourth in New York.<\/p>\n 2024 Australian Open \u2013 Jannik Sinner2024 US Open \u2013 Jannik Sinner2025 Australian Open \u2013 Jannik Sinner<\/p>\n He won\u2019t have things all his own way, however, and the chances are Alcaraz will be in contention once more.<\/p>\n Just as Sinner used his French Open final defeat as motivation to win the title at Wimbledon, Alcaraz will no doubt do the same at Flushing Meadows.<\/p>\n Alcaraz will return to the US Open with a point to prove in 2025, after suffering one of the worst Grand Slam defeats of his tennis career last time out.<\/p>\n Entering the tournament as the number three seed, Alcaraz lost to Botic van de Zandschulp<\/a> in the second round, 1-6, 5-7, 4-6.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Carlos](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2224914951-1024x683.jpg\")
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