World No. 1 Jannik Sinner enters the Wimbledon men's singles final as the favorite to defend his title against Alexander Zverev. Sinner, seeking his fifth Grand Slam, reached the final by defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets, a performance that followed a dominant run where he has not dropped a set since the first round. His serve has been a potent weapon, accumulating 113 aces so far in the tournament.

Alexander Zverev stands as Sinner's opponent after ending the Cinderella run of British wildcard Arthur Fery. This marks Zverev's second Grand Slam final, having recently secured his maiden major title at the French Open. He is now aiming to complete the 'Channel Slam' – winning both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year, an achievement accomplished by only six men in the Open Era. Zverev has won 11 consecutive matches at Grand Slams.

Despite Zverev's recent success and Grand Slam title, he faces a significant statistical hurdle. Sinner has won their last nine meetings, including the last 14 sets played between them. Zverev's last victory over Sinner came in 2023 at the US Open. The final promises a clash of styles, with Zverev's powerful serve expected to thrive on the fast grass courts, potentially leading to fewer rallies than their previous encounters.