Yet, amidst their Centre Court brilliance, one man holds a unique distinction - Daniil Medvedev. The Russian remains the only player to defeat both Sinner and Alcaraz at Wimbledon, a feat that slipped away from the hands of the seven-time champion, Novak Djokovic.

Jannik Sinner has defeated two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon championship.

This second straight major final between the two entrenches them as world No. 1 and No. 2. It wasn't this way more recently than you think.