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What time is the Wimbledon 2025 Final? Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon Final Preview, Start Time, and Where to Watch Sinner vs. Alcaraz Wimbledon Final

All eyes on Centre Court as Sinner and Alcaraz reignite their rivalry in a blockbuster Wimbledon 2025 final.

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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is set to face world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final, a blockbuster showdown that feels like a direct sequel to their epic clash at the Roland Garros final just weeks ago. That Paris encounter was one of the most electrifying battles in recent memory, and now, the stakes are just as high, if not higher, as the two brightest stars in men’s tennis prepare for another chapter in their growing rivalry.

Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik Sinner.

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— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 11, 2025

Jannik Sinner’s Blazing Season: Eyes Set on First Wimbledon Crown

Top seed Jannik Sinner, a three-time Grand Slam champion, has been in blistering form this season, dominating most opponents with ease. He started the year by successfully defending his Australian Open title, but his momentum was briefly halted by a three-month suspension due to a doping violation. On his return to Rome, he went unbeaten until the final, where he lost to Alcaraz in straight sets.

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— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) July 11, 2025

At Roland Garros, he looked sharp once again, taking down the likes of Andrey Rublev and Novak Djokovic before falling to Alcaraz again in a five-set thriller. A surprising early-round loss to Alexander Bublik in Halle was his only real stumble before Wimbledon.

At the All England Club, Sinner looked locked in. He breezed through the early rounds without dropping a set, then faced a serious challenge against Grigor Dimitrov. The Bulgarian won two sets and was leading in the third before retiring with a right pectoral injury.

Jannik Sinner after beating Djokovic to reach Wimbledon final

“Since 1995, 5 men have made it through to the final of every grand slam. Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Murray, and now you…”

Jannik: "Yes, it's some good company" 😂

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 11, 2025

From there, Sinner rolled past Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Statistically, he has been one of the most complete players in the season, hitting 126 aces, winning 77 percent of his first-serve points, winning 35 percent of return points, and converting 44 percent of his 211 break-point chances.

Carlos Alcaraz’s Relentless Rise: Wimbledon Title Defense in Sight

Second seed Carlos Alcaraz has been in red-hot form this season, winning 42 of his 47 matches leading into Wimbledon. He has already claimed five titles, including Rotterdam, Monte Carlo, Rome, Roland Garros, and Queen’s (London). The French Open was his fifth Grand Slam win so far. He also reached the final in Barcelona, where he was upset by Holger Rune in straight sets.

Andre Agassi compares Carlos Alcaraz’s style to tennis greats Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal 💫 pic.twitter.com/4V4WVBgXa8
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) July 11, 2025

His season has been marked by consistency, with deep runs at nearly every tournament, with semifinals in Indian Wells, quarterfinals in Melbourne and Doha, and just two setbacks: an early exit in Miami to David Goffin and a withdrawal from Madrid due to a muscle injury. Statistically, he’s been dominant, winning 72 percent of first-serve points, firing 221 aces, and converting 45 percent of 444 break-point chances.

At Wimbledon, Alcaraz built momentum steadily. While he dropped a few sets early on, including a five-set battle against Fabio Fognini, he settled into his groove with each round. He dismissed the likes of Andrey Rublev, Cameron Norrie, and Taylor Fritz, raising his level when it mattered most. As the defending champion, Alcaraz heads into the final looking every bit as dangerous as his numbers suggest.

Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz – Who Has an Edge in Recent Encounters?

Carlos Alcaraz leads his head-to-head against Jannik Sinner 8-4. Their first official ATP meeting came at the 2021 Paris Masters, where Alcaraz won in straight sets. In 2022, Sinner responded with wins at Wimbledon and Umag before Alcaraz got his revenge in a five-set thriller at the US Open and again at Indian Wells in early 2023.

Sinner then took the next two meetings, one in Miami and another in Beijing, but since then, Alcaraz has dominated. He has won each of their last five encounters, including their most recent clash at the 2025 Roland Garros final, a historic five-set battle that lasted nearly six hours and shattered several records.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will face each other in the Wimbledon final.

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Carlos leads the head to head 8-4.

He also won their only meeting in a Grand Slam final at Roland Garros this year, where Jannik had 3 championship points.

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 11, 2025

Before all of this, though, the very first time the two met was at a Challenger event in Alicante, where the teenager Alcaraz won in three sets, setting the stage for what would become a blockbuster rivalry.

What Time Does the Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz Match Start?

The Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz final is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM ET on July 13, 2025, at the All England Club, Wimbledon.

Carlos Alcaraz has not lost at #Wimbledon since 2022 🤯 pic.twitter.com/rU6NubaAHh
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) July 11, 2025

Where To Watch Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz?

US viewers can watch the Sinner vs. Alcaraz finals on ESPN, ESPN-2, and Tennis Channel, with streaming available on ESPN+, Disney+, and Fubo (free trial). UK fans can tune in via BBC, TNT Sports, and Discovery+.

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