Revenge
Arms outstretched, head in hand, gently caressing the turf – Jannik Sinner has risen strongly just one month after the crushing blow in Paris – where many could not recover.
He countered the blow. Counterattacked – the mark of a true champion. The score 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 after 3 hours and 4 minutes brought him his first Wimbledon title, also the 4th Grand Slam of his career.
This time it was Sinner's turn to smile triumphantly. True to his character, Alcaraz smiled too – painfully, but acceptingly.
He admitted his opponent was superior. An extraordinary fightback, a strong spirited revival from the new champion – the first Italian to win the All England title.
Alcaraz, who had previously won all Grand Slam finals, lacked both serve and rebound.
“Losing is always difficult ,” he said. “But I am proud of everything I am doing. We will definitely meet again.”
Alcaraz quietly walked into the locker room, his Wimbledon hat-trick dream shattered. He could not compare with the legends Borg, Sampras, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Battle of two styles
Long queues had formed in the streets around the stadium. By lunchtime, the notoriously serious Brits were still patiently waiting to get on Henman Hill.
No chairs? No problem, the lawn is a great option too. Everyone wants to see the game – any way, from anywhere.
In the Central Court, the lucky ones watched live the top match between the two young stars, exactly like in Paris: maximum speed, uncompromising, constantly creative, finding solutions on every point of the ball.
Despite a slow start, perhaps due to the heat, the pressure of the stands, or his opponent, Sinner gradually woke up. As for Alcaraz, still the dominant player on the stage, he moved rhythmically, lowering his center of gravity.
Then Sinner began to deliver punches with programmed precision, a combination of high technique and power: precision and ruthlessness. The viewer wondered: “Is that red-haired guy human?” . No expression, just action.
In contrast to Alcaraz’s artistically spontaneous style, Sinner is every coach’s ideal: absolute dedication. On one side is discipline and efficiency, on the other is spontaneity and instinct.
Sinner broke his first serve of the match, and when everyone thought Alcaraz was down, he exploded. He won 6-4, taking a stance that made the audience laugh. “There he goes again. Carlos is Carlos,” Tumaini Carayol, a reporter for The Guardian, described.
If Sinner increased the pressure, Alcaraz responded. It was like a roller coaster, constantly changing emotions. After the good plays, the celebrations, then the mistakes. Too many emotions.
“Robot” Sinner
“You played really badly...” , Alcaraz blamed himself when Sinner broke his serve in the first game of set 2. This time there was no comeback.
Despite Alcaraz's moments of brilliance, Sinner remained unfazed. On the pitch where the sound was so loud, one could hear soft breathing, the sound of shoes scraping on the grass, and even a cry of “Let's gooooood!” as a relief.
Sinner equalized the set and brought the match back to the starting line.
This Sinner was perfect. With lightning-fast slides, powerful counters, precise turns, and a superb cross-court shot. He raised his fist and said to the crowd: “Forza!” (Italian: Forward). His spirit was shining. There was no trace of the defeat in Paris.
At the same time, Alcaraz's first serve success rate dropped sharply (55% - 61% - 43%), and his drop shots lost accuracy. He tried to break the rhythm of the match but failed. On the contrary, Sinner gradually increased the intensity, forcing his opponent into a defensive position.
“Get up, Carlos!” the cheers rang out. But London was not Paris. When the opponent across the net was a “machine” like Sinner – always hot, returning the ball like an arrow – things became more difficult than ever.
Break in game 3 set 4, with two powerful backhands in parallel. Alcaraz was almost "captured" by Sinner, the only hope was to wait for a mistake, but this time it did not come.
Sinner kept his composure and finished the performance with a hammering serve. Sunday in London was a day of revenge. This rivalry will continue to rage. The story is not over yet.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/jannik-sinner-vo-dich-wimbledon-nguoi-may-phuc-han-2421738.html
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