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Nadal reacts to Wimbledon final, Laver calls Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry 'a gift to our sport'

Rafael Nadal, Rod Laver and Maria Sharapova were among the first stars who weighed in on social media following Jannik Sinner's victory against Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final.

"Congratulations @janniksin on your first @Wimbledon 🏆! Special moments!" Nadal wrote in Italian, before switching to Spanish to address Alcaraz. "I know it won't be an easy day, but... Congratulations @carlosalcaraz on another Grand Slam final and for the great season you're having!"

Congratulazioni @janniksin per il tuo primo @Wimbledon 🏆! Momenti speciali!

Se que no será un día fácil, pero… ¡Enhorabuena @carlosalcaraz por otra nueva final de Grand Slam y por la gran temporada que estás haciendo! 👏🏻 https://t.co/rib2ntsws7

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) July 13, 2025

Rod Laver, who won the Wimbledon singles title four times (1961-62, 1968-69), not only congratulated the stars, but explained why he believes their Lexus ATP Head2Head rivalry is so important for tennis.

“Congratulations to Jannik Sinner on winning his first Wimbledon title in another thrilling contest with Carlos Alcaraz," Laver wrote. "Their growing rivalry is a gift to our sport, and it’s matched by the genuine respect they show for each other. Win or lose, they compete with joy, class, and sportsmanship. That’s what makes champions.”

Congratulations to Jannik Sinner on winning his first Wimbledon title in another thrilling contest with Carlos Alcaraz. Their growing rivalry is a gift to our sport, and it’s matched by the genuine respect they show for each other. Win or lose, they compete with joy, class, and…

— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) July 13, 2025

Sharapova, Billie Jean King and Ana Ivanovic were among the other stars who reacted to the Wimbledon final. 

It is only appropriate to bring this back to the top of the feed. 🥳 https://t.co/dxxb64Ap4N

— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) July 13, 2025

Congratulations to Jannik Sinner on his very first #Wimbledon title!

He is the first-ever Italian player to win a singles title at The Championships. https://t.co/Rr62fPhqFx

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 13, 2025

Congrats @janniksin! 🏆
Always love the two of you playing against each other - amazing tennis. @carlosalcaraz 🎾🍓#wimbledon pic.twitter.com/QmMBvN81Nl

— Ana Ivanovic (@anaivanovic) July 13, 2025

Congrats @janniksin Sin City 🌆 tremendous effort winning 1st @Wimbledon 🏆 💪👊😎👍 Forza

— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) July 13, 2025

JANNNN!!!! @Wimbledon CHAMPION!!!! 🏆 @janniksin After the French I knew this was coming. Mental strength master class 💪🏻 congratulations @carlosalcaraz on an incredible tournament too. The future of tennis is 🔥🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/aamCiENlwK

— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) July 13, 2025

Congratulations @janniksin
Impressive level 🤩 well deserved 🙌🏻🔥 https://t.co/p8LC2WvGsG

— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) July 13, 2025