The contest between Sinner and Zverev was closely fought, with the first two sets finishing 6-7 and 7-6, respectively.
It stayed tight at the third set, but Sinner came through to claim it 6-3. At one point Zverev throw his racket down in frustration.
Sinner was looking to defend his 2025 championship, with a win set to make him the tenth men’s singles champion to claim the title back-to-back.
Zverev was in turn coming off a strong year: He claimed his first Grand Slam title at his fourth attempt at a major final in June, winning the French Open over 14th-ranked Flavio Cobolli.
Last week, the 29-year-old German beat British wildcard Arthur Fery – who enjoyed a dream run that saw took close to being only the second Briton to reach a men’s singles Wimbledon final in the open era.
Speaking to the Prince and Princess of Wales at Wimbledon today, Fery invited Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis with him.
The royals also congratulated the British player – who turns 24 today – on his run to the semi-finals and wished him a happy birthday.
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