Sinner Takes All

Love-Love Letter #17 | July 7-13

Your tennis cheat sheet — for fans who like the game, but don’t want to live on Tennis Twitter.

🌍 Where in the World Are We?

With the lawn mowed and final trophies hoisted, Wimbledon 2025 (along with the grass court season) is officially in the books and left no shortage of talking points.

What’s happening: This year’s edition marked a few major firsts: the debut of fully automated line calling (farewell, line judges), and a new Sunday final start time at 4PM local, all part of a broader push to modernize the sport’s most traditional tournament. On the women’s side, we crowned our eighth different Wimbledon champion in eight years — a streak of variety that shows no signs of slowing down. On the men’s side, it was the New Two - Sinner and Alcaraz - going head-to-head once again (see: repeat of the French Open finals just a month ago).

This wasn’t a polite fortnight on grass. Wimbledon made a scene.

✅ Results You Should Know

Jannik Sinner def. Carlos Alcaraz 4–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 (Final)
💡 Why it matters: Sinner snagged his first Wimbledon title and became the first Italian man to do so. This win snapped Alcaraz’s streak of five straight head-to-head wins and marked the seventh consecutive Grand Slam captured by either Sinner or Alcaraz - solidifying their rivalry as tennis’s “New Two.” French Open revenge is a dish best served cold.

Jannik Sinner def. Novak Djokovic 6–3, 6–3, 6–4 (Semi‑Final)
💡 Why it matters: Djokovic remains a Grand Slam powerhouse but can’t seem to crack the “New Two” (at least in majors). Sinner dispatched him in straight sets, reinforcing the shift in men’s tennis power.

Jannik Sinner def. Grigor Dimitrov retired 2–2 in 3rd set (Round of 16)
💡 Why it matters: Dimitrov was up two sets when a torn pectoral muscle forced him to retire - the latest in a string of physical setbacks that have derailed several of his Slam runs in recent years. Sinner, dealing with elbow tightness himself, caught a tremendous break and made the most of it - surviving one day, lifting the trophy the next.

Iga Świątek def. Amanda Anisimova 6–0, 6–0 (Final)
💡 Why it matters: A rare double bagel in under an hour — the first women’s Wimbledon final like that since 1911. Świątek was flawless to get her first Wimbledon title. Anisimova, in her first major final, looked overwhelmed from the first ball and never settled in. Nerves got the better of her, and she gave a teary runner-up speech that had the crowd firmly in her corner. It was brutal - but deeply human.

Amanda Anisimova def. Aryna Sabalenka 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 (Semi-Final)
💡 Why it matters: Anisimova outslugged the world number one to reach her first career Grand Slam final - a breakthrough moment after years of personal and physical challenges. It was arguably the best win of her career.

Belinda Bencic def. Mirra Andreeva 7–6(3), 7–6(2) (Quarter‑Final)
💡 Why it matters: Just 15 months after giving birth, Bencic reached her first Slam semi since 2019. Elite performance and motherhood? Pretty cool.

🔥 Can’t-Miss Highlights

🎥 New Two at it again
Power-packed exchanges, Sinner’s tactical mastery, and that pivotal break in the fourth set - everything you need in one dynamic reel. Was it the same insanity of the French Open final? No. Is it still two absolutely incredible players going at it? Yes (look out for those set points that were played as if for our enjoyment.)
▶️ Watch here

🎥 Gutting retirement
Watch an emotional Dimitrov retire after leading Sinner two sets to love.
▶️ Watch here (start at 5:19)

🎥 Tearful speech after getting routed
Watch if you want to feel something.
▶️ Watch here

📆 What to Watch For

Now comes hard court season. While there are some 250-level events over the next couple of weeks, the next big 1000-level event starts on July 27 and brings us back across the pond: the National Bank Open in Canada, a must-watch combined event in Toronto (men) and Montreal (women) that provides crucial momentum ahead of Flushing Meadows (the US Open is just 6-ish weeks away?!).

📰 Off-Court Happenings

Let’s focus on Wimbledon this week, shall we? But here’s a fun list of all the celebrities spotted at Wimbledon 2025 (personal favorites: Hannah Waddingham, Paul Mescal, and Bill Burr).

👗 An Outfit Worth Seeing

Iga Świątek’s Wimbledon White-On Ensemble

• The look: Across her stunning 2025 Wimbledon run, Iga Świątek wore an all-white outfit from On, featuring their Court Tank and Pleated Skirt. Her classic white cap matched flawlessly - streamlined, modern, and ready for Centre Court action.

• Style meets performance: The Pleated Skirt features a crisp, athletic silhouette with integrated inner shorts, while the Cap and Court Tank blend moisture-wicking tech with clean lines. A minimalist athlete’s dream - ready for high-speed court movement.

• Why it stands out: Wimbledon’s traditional whites offer little room for fashion, yet Świątek’s choice elevated the essential - tech, comfort, and subtle elegance. Her sharp, all-white look reflected the same precision and authority she displayed on the grass.