So much of this match came down to the serve. Some years ago, \u00adSinner\u2019s own limitations on this would have been exposed by Zverev, who landed 76% of first serves while averaging 132mph on his first serve and even 114mph on his second. \u00adHowever, the recent transformation of the \u00adItalian\u2019s\u00a0serve has been one of the most significant developments within men\u2019s tennis in recent years and it is one of many reasons why he will be such a threat at Wimbledon<\/a> for years to come.<\/p>\n Based solely on their recent history, Zverev had no chance into the final having lost nine consecutive matches and 14 sets in a row against Sinner. He had conceded most of these matches before they had even stepped on to the court. But after \u00adwinning a long-awaited first grand slam title at Roland Garros last month, it remained to be seen how much that triumph would positively affect his mentality.<\/p>\n Zverev certainly approached this showdown with far greater confidence and intention, and for a set and a half the German played the best, most attacking tennis he has produced in a big match. However, over the course of a long best\u2011of\u2011five\u2011set contest, he could not maintain that level in the key moments. Despite how well he struck it for most of the match, Zverev\u2019s forehand still broke down too often in key moments and Sinner paired his excellent serving with some incredible scrambling defence, intelligent drop shots and lobs, and some excellent returning in the final two sets.<\/p>\n This success marks a fifth grand slam title for Sinner, who now has a 5-2 record in major finals. Con\u00adsidering his dominance of the ATP Tour events in the best-of-three\u2011sets format, where he has won five consecutive tournaments and 29 matches, another major title has been a long time coming. This is his first grand slam triumph since Wimbledon last year.<\/p>\n Just over a month ago, Sinner was in the midst of one of the most \u00adcrushing defeats of his career, a scarcely believable physical \u00adcollapse in the second round of the French\u00a0Open while leading two sets and 5-1 in the third set against Juan Manuel Cer\u00fandolo. It would have taken many great players months to digest and process such a result, with more difficult losses following.<\/p>\n Alexander Zverev (right) congratulates Jannik Sinner after their Wimbledon final. Photograph: The Guardian<\/p>\n Sinner, though, continues to show his resilience. This victory also comes a year after his \u00adexcruciating defeat against \u00adCarlos Alcaraz in the French Open final, which he followed up by beating the Spaniard to win his first \u00adWimbledon title. His ability to move on quickly from brutal setbacks is an \u00adinvaluable quality which will allow the 24\u2011year\u2011old Italian to continue to establish himself among the greats.<\/p>\n For Zverev, the biggest question in these match-ups is always his forehand, both its overall quality and his willingness to attack. He made his intentions clear from the beginning with an ultra-offensive start behind his weaker wing. The approach came with a high amount of unforced errors early on, but deep in the tie-break, behind some magnificent serving from both players, that conviction paid off. In an extended exchange at 8-7 in the tie-break, it was Zverev who unloaded on a brilliant down-the-line forehand winner, pumping both fists as he snatched the set.<\/p>\n
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