Italy’s
Lorenzo Sonego believes that his fellow
countryman
Jannik Sinner showed why he is the ‘best player’ in the world with
his win in the
Wimbledon final. The 23-year-old defeated two-time champion
Spain’s
Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the third Grand Slam of the year with a
score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.
It was the second consecutive Grand Slam final where both
Alcaraz and Sinner faced each other. The win was an important one for Sinner,
as he managed to overcome the heartbreak of his French Open final defeat
against the same opponent, where he had failed to capitalise on three
championship points. In that contest, Alcaraz came out on top in a five-set
thriller with a score of 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6. The match lasted more than
five hours and officially became the second-longest final in the history of Grand
Slams in the Open era.
Sinner’s fellow countryman Sonego recently spoke to
Italian media outlet
Tuttosport, where he heaped praise on the current world
number one for his performance in the Wimbledon final. Sonego stated that seeing
Sinner become the first Italian player to lift the title in London was a moment
of pride for his country. Sonego also stated that Sinner showed that he is the ‘best
player’ in the world by showcasing his skills against Alcaraz on a court where
he was undefeated since 2022.
"It was a great moment for all of us Italians, and
obviously for me. We've trained together often this season, and we've even
played doubles several times throughout our careers," said Sonego. "I
knew Jannik was desperate to bounce back after his incredible defeat at Roland
Garros, and he wasted no time. He confirmed he's the best player in the world,
especially mentally. Jannik delivered a great performance from every
perspective. He was courageous in the most crucial moments of the match, for
example, hitting second serves that annihilated the Spaniard. He was very good
at coming back after losing the first set and capitalising, despite fighting,
on the break he gained at the start of the second set. He gradually took away the confidence of the
two-time Wimbledon champion and went on to deservedly take the title. His
emotion was also ours, mine specifically, when I think of all the fans who had
never seen an Italian player triumph at Wimbledon. It will be a further
incentive for all of us and the entire Italian tennis movement to always do
better. Coolness and courage are two weapons that only greats like him possess
and contribute to reaching the top."