The final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, which Sinner won 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, drew an average of 2.9 million viewers on ESPN, the network announced Wednesday. The numbers reportedly peaked at 4 million viewers at the end of the match.

The numbers paint a stark picture: players born in the 1990s have compiled a miserable 2-20 record in Major finals. Names like Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud and Dominic Thiem carried hopes of inheriting the tennis throne.

Tennis fans could witness a whole lot of history made in '26. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Jannik Sinner, Iga Świątek Can Make Rare Tennis History in 2026 After Wimbledon Wins.