Wimbledon release TV viewing figures from the 2026 finals and it shows how badly Carlos Alcaraz is missed

The 2026 Wimbledon men's singles final between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev peaked at 5.95 million viewers on BBC One, a significant drop from 8.3 million in 2025 and 7.5 million in 2024. Sinner won the final in four sets, but the match lacked the dramatic appeal of the previous two years when Carlos Alcaraz competed in the final. The viewership decline highlights Alcaraz's drawing power, as his absences from the 2026 final notably reduced audience interest.