This victory also allowed Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, to put an end to several streaks for Alcaraz, a 22-year-old Spaniard.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will walk onto Centre Court for the Wimbledon final just over a month after their French Open final classic.

Sinner picked up the cork and handed it to a ball girl, who sprinted off with the 2-inch disruption.