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.

Alcaraz had never lost a Grand Slam final before Sinner's Wimbledon triumph. It is a test of the short memory that defines elite athletes.

In the 12 matches played against each other, Alcaraz has won 8 games and Sinner has emerged victorious 4 times.