Sinner enters Wimbledon defence with Paris collapse still in focus

Jannik Sinner is set to begin his Wimbledon title defence as the main name to beat, with Carlos Alcaraz absent and the Italian still ranked as the dominant force in men’s tennis. His opening match is against Miomir Kecmanovic, but the bigger question is how he responds after a rare and dramatic setback in Paris.

At the French Open, Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round after holding a commanding lead, a defeat that stopped a 30-match winning run. He later underwent health checks, which he described as encouraging, while his Wimbledon preparation has included visible measures for hot conditions such as training in an ice vest.

The case for Sinner remains strong. His recent run included five straight Masters 1000 titles, and he has built his game around elite serving, returning and aggressive baseline pressure. On grass, he has a strong tour-level record and has reached at least the Wimbledon quarter-finals in each of his past four appearances at the All England Club.

Still, the draw contains proven obstacles. Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev have both troubled Sinner on grass before, while Alexander Zverev is framed as a possible final-stage opponent. For editors and readers, the story is less about whether Sinner is talented enough and more about whether his body, adaptability and composure hold up under Grand Slam pressure again.