Carlos Alcaraz has emotionally opened up after losing to Jannik Sinner in the final of Wimbledon on Sunday.
The world No 2 had gone into the showdown hoping to make it a hat-trick of victories at the All England Club, having overcome Novak Djokovic in each of the past two years.
However, Sinner produced a stunning display on Sunday to claim the first Wimbledon title of his career - with the Italian winning 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to etch his name into the history books.
Alcaraz was surprisingly subdued, with the 22-year-old unable to cope with his opponent.
Carlos Alcaraz has emotionally opened up after losing to Jannik Sinner in the final of Wimbledon on Sunday
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Speaking after the game, the tennis star admitted that it was 'difficult' disgesting the defeat.
Alcaraz did, however, insist that he was pleased with his run to the final - while he also showed class by hailing Sinner for his triumph.
"It's difficult to lose. It always is, even if it's in the final," said the world No 2, who had beaten Sinner to win the French Open last month.
"I have to congratulate Jannik once again. It was an unbelievable two weeks for you in London.
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"I'm really happy for you, and happy to be able to build a really good relationship and rivalry on the court. You make me improve every day.
"I'm proud about everything I'm doing. I struggled a bit at the start of the season but suddenly I started to bring joy on the court again.
"It's been a great journey so far. I'm going to be back for sure."
While it was a tough defeat for Alcaraz, it was a moment to remember for Sinner.
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The world No.1 defeats Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win the 2025 Gentlemen's Singles Trophy 🏆#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/UMnwV4Fw78
The 23-year-old had been left heartbroken last month when he lost to Alcaraz in the final of the French Open.
This time around, however, he was able to maintain his composure and serve out the match.
Reacting to his win, Sinner said: "I'd like to start with Carlos. Again, an amazing tournament from you but thank you for the player you are. It's so difficult to play against you.
"On the court we just try to build it up. Keep going and keep pushing, you are going to hold this trophy many times - you already have two!
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"It's so special for me. Seeing my parents, brother, my whole team here, it's amazing.
"Emotionally, I had a very tough loss in Paris, but at the end of the day it doesn't matter how you win or lose.
"You have to understand what you did wrong, accept the loss and keep working.
"I'm so grateful I'm healthy and have great people around me.
Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon on Sunday, with the Italian overcoming Carlos Alcaraz in four sets
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"Any moment can change the match, so I'm so happy I held my nerve.
"Me and my team said before the match we never thought I would be here when I was young. It was a dream of the dream because it was so far away.
"I'm living my dream."