Before the 2025 Wimbledon final, experts and fans alike were unsure who would claim victory, with bookmakers viewing Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as nearly equal contenders, although Alcaraz was a slight favorite. Andy Roddick, however, was confident that Alcaraz would secure his third Wimbledon title—a prediction that ultimately proved incorrect, resulting in a memorable consequence involving a pizza delivery to Sinner’s home.
Roddick, now 42, shared the penalty he faced after his failed wager.
“I have to door dash pizzas to his house later tonight because he knows more than I did today uh about this matchup and certainly saw something that I didn’t,”
he admitted. This lighthearted punishment added humor to what was otherwise a surprising upset for the former champion.
The story behind Roddick’s prediction and its aftermath involves a lively group chat he maintains with fellow tennis figures John Isner, James Blake, and Mardy Fish, where they often discuss and debate major matches. Roddick revealed on his podcast that he trusted Alcaraz’s chances going into the final, but Isner had backed Sinner from the start.
“Isner, James Blake, Mardy Fish and I are on a group text,”
Roddick explained.
“When matches like this happen, we all start chirping. I’ve got to give credit to Isner, man. He was all aboard the Sinner train this morning.”
Roddick likely felt vindicated initially as Alcaraz won the first set, setting the stage for a potential historic three-peat. However, Jannik Sinner put up a strong fight and dominated the next three sets, claiming his first Wimbledon gentlemen’s singles championship. The turnaround was complete when Sinner appeared on the South West Hall balcony, proudly holding the trophy, symbolizing a major shift in expectations. The win solidified Sinner’s emergence as a top contender and proved that even seasoned analysts like Roddick can be caught off guard.
This moment highlights how unpredictable tennis can be, as well as the camaraderie among past and present players who engage in friendly banter over outcomes. Roddick’s willingness to honor his bet with a pizza delivery adds a personal, relatable touch to the intense world of professional sports predictions. Moving forward, such exchanges may continue to entertain fans while reminding everyone that in sport, nothing is guaranteed until the final point is played.
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