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Wimbledon 2025 ended not with a coronation, but with a reset. Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish prodigy aiming for a historic third consecutive title, fell short in a gripping four-set final against Italy’s Jannik Sinner.
It was a match loaded with symbolism-a torch in mid-passage, the weight of legacies, and the future of men’s tennis battling in real time on Centre Court.
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Sinner, once seen as a quiet contender, rewrote the script. In a final that lasted just over three hours, he rallied from a set down to defeat Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Calm, relentless, and precise, he became the first Italian man to ever win Wimbledon.
For Alcaraz, the loss was more than a missed title. It was a pause in his quest to join tennis royalty-Björn Borg, Pete Sampras, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer-all of whom have claimed three Wimbledon titles in a row.
Alcaraz had already lifted the Wimbledon trophy in 2023 and 2024. A third would have placed him among giants and brought him a step closer to Federer’s record of eight titles at SW19.
But this time, history stood still. Federer’s five-title streak (2003-2007) remains untouched. And as Sinner lifted the trophy, all eyes searched the stands-for the legends of old. Nadal, notably absent, still found a way to make his presence felt.
Nadal’s enduring faith in the next generation
Though he wasn’t in the Royal Box-his wife, Maria Francisca Perello, is nearing the birth of their second child-Rafael Nadal sent a heartfelt message that resonated far beyond social media. Under a post featuring Sinner and Alcaraz on the podium, Nadal wrote:
“Congratulations @janniksin on your first @Wimbledon! Special moments! … Congratulations @carlosalcaraz on another new Grand Slam final and for the great season you’re having!”
It was more than a kind word-it was the voice of a legend validating the journey of his heir apparent.
Nadal’s admiration for Alcaraz is not new. He’s praised him since his teenage years, even imagining hypothetical matchups. “If I were 22 and played against Carlos, I might lose. He’s incredible,” Nadal said ahead of the final. Their bond has included training together and emotional encouragement, like when Nadal congratulated Alcaraz after his 2022 US Open win and rise to World No. 1.
Alcaraz acknowledged Nadal’s support before the final, saying, “An idol of my childhood wishing me luck at such a moment means everything.” And so, even in defeat, Alcaraz walks away not empty-handed, but bolstered-by belief, by legacy, and by the quiet, unwavering support of Rafael Nadal.
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