London, July 12 -- Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz congratulated World No. 1 Jannik Sinner after the Italian successfully defended his Wimbledon men's singles title.

Sinner retained the Wimbledon crown with a 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 victory over Alexander Zverev in the men's singles final.

Taking to Instagram Stories following the final, Alcaraz praised Sinner and his team for their latest Grand Slam triumph.

"Congratulations Jannik and team!," Alcaraz, who fell to Sinner in last year's title match, posted on Instagram Stories. "Enjoy the moment! @janniksin."

Rod Laver, former World No. 4 James Blake and Brad Gilbert were also among those who congratulated Sinner and Zverev following the Wimbledon final.

"What an exceptional men'...