The comparisons between the reserved Italian prodigy and the fiery Serbian legend date to the pre-Covid-19 days.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are the last men standing for the Wimbledon final, revving up for another edition of their growing rivalry on the biggest stage in the sport.

It was a serving masterclass for the Spaniard, who won all 15 of his points on first serve while hitting 12 winners to just three unforced errors.