New Delhi, July 13 -- Jannik Sinner claimed a huge £3.6 million payday after successfully defending his Wimbledon title. The world No. 1 came from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday's men's singles final on Centre Court.

The victory handed the Italian his second straight Wimbledon crown and fifth Grand Slam title overall. Zverev, who lifted the French Open trophy last month, left with £1.8 million as runner-up. Both stars walked away with massive cheques from the grass-court major's record prize fund.

The final started with high drama. Zverev grabbed the first set 7-6 after a tight tiebreak that went 9-7 in his favour. Sinner looked slightly off early on but refused to panic.

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