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Alexander Zverev finishes runner‑up at Wimbledon 2026 and climbs to world No. 2

German No. 2 Alexander Zverev was defeated by world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the 2026 Wimbledon men’s final, 6‑7(7) 7‑6(2) 6‑3 6‑4. It was Zverev’s first Wimbledon final and came a month after his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open. The loss moved him ahead of Carlos Alcaraz to the ATP world No. 2 spot. Zverev said his new attacking style and higher first‑serve percentage were key, while noting a slip that over‑extended his knee in the third set. He thanked fans on Instagram and received a brief visit from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the locker room. The BBC was criticised for omitting mention of past abuse allegations against Zverev in its coverage. During the match Zverev, who lives with type‑1 diabetes, administered an insulin injection on a changeover, a routine permitted by tournament officials.

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Sonnenbrille und Spiegelbild [www.diepresse.com]
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