Jannik Sinner celebrates Wimbledon triumph, relaxes in Sardinia and draws mixed commentary

Italian world No. 1 Jannik Sinner secured his second consecutive Wimbledon title, defeating Alexander Zverev in the final. Four days after the victory he returned to Sardinia, where he finalized the purchase of a villa in Porto Rafael and was spotted doing grocery shopping at a discount store in Palau, delighting local shoppers.

Sinner posted an Instagram message of support for England’s midfielder Jude Bellingham after England’s loss to Argentina at the World Cup, commenting with a joined‑hands emoji. Former coach Brad Gilbert remarked that Sinner and fellow young star Carlos Alcaraz are not yet among the ten greatest players in history, saying “Sinner and Alcaraz are not among the ten best players ever.”

Renowned ex‑player Renzo Furlan praised Sinner’s mental strength and consistency, likening his game to a modern version of Novak Djokovic. Kazakh player Alexander Bublik, speaking to Tennis Magazine, claimed that many players feel “we have surrendered” in the era dominated by Sinner and Alcaraz. The flurry of reactions highlights Sinner’s growing influence on and off the court.