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 4.0 million viewers at the end of the match.

The Wimbledon singles finals are scheduled to start at 4pm UK time on Saturday with the men's showpiece taking place on Sunday afternoon, following a two-hour delay from the traditional 2pm start.

Jannik Sinner has defeated two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon championship.