Alcaraz and Sinner's second major final entrenches them as world No. 1 and world No. 2. It wasn't this way more recently than people think.

Alcaraz comes into this match as a certified favorite. Not only because his recent record against Sinner, but also because he is the two-time defending Wimbledon champion. Though he’s had some hiccups along the way, the Spaniard’s talent and athleticism has helped him to a sixth Grand Slam final.

Anisimova, 23, will return to Centre Court for Saturday's final against No. 8 Iga Światek, who steamrolled Belinda Bencic, 6-2, 6-0. Anisimova is trying to become the first American to win a Grand Slam in London since Serena Williams' seventh and final Wimbledon title in 2016.