Wimbledon singles final: Sinner defends title, beats Zverev

Italy's Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive title after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass at a key point in the third set. The top-ranked Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 Sunday for his second consecutive title at the All England Club after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass on a key point in the third set.

Defence complete.

Jannik Sinner defeats Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 to win his second Wimbledon trophy. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/TejFI5DdbW

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Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title came in his first tournament since a second-round meltdown at the French Open, when he wilted in a Paris heat wave. When Sinner ripped a forehand winner up the line on his fist match point, the Italian dropped to the grass on his back in celebration.It was Sinner's 10th straight victory over Zverev, who was coming off his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.