Carlos Alcaraz reveals how long it took him to get over losing the Wimbledon final to Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion, revealed he took just “a few hours” to move past his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Wimbledon final on July 13, 2025. Speaking at the Cincinnati Open Media Day on August 6, 2025, as reported by Tennis.com and Express.co.uk, Alcaraz said, “I could only feel grateful for having lived a Wimbledon final; I left proud of what I did. I left the court happy, just thinking, ‘Ok, at some point, I have to lose a Grand Slam final. Everyone does.’ I’m just proud.” The 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 loss marked his first defeat in a Grand Slam final after five consecutive wins, ending his 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon title streak.

Alcaraz’s swift emotional recovery contrasts with Sinner’s reported devastation after losing the 2025 French Open final to Alcaraz, where he cried for 15 minutes after squandering three match points. Alcaraz, who leads their head-to-head 8-5, emphasized maintaining his joy, stating, “I want to stay the same guy, enjoying tennis, enjoying life. That’s my goal.” His mindset aligns with his comments in a Financial Times interview, where he rejected Novak Djokovic’s ascetic discipline, embracing a relaxed approach to losses, such as indulging in desserts post-match.

The Wimbledon loss, Sinner’s first victory over Alcaraz in six encounters, highlighted their intense rivalry, with the duo splitting the last seven Grand Slams. Alcaraz’s ability to rebound was evident in his playful interaction with Sinner during a Cincinnati practice session, where Sinner “crashed” his court, prompting smiles and banter, per @cincytennis on X. As Alcaraz prepares to face Mattia Bellucci or Damir Džumhur in Cincinnati, with only 180 points to defend compared to Sinner’s 2,000, his quick recovery positions him to challenge for the world No. 1 spot and a strong US Open run, where he’ll also play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu.