Jannik Sinner prepares for Wimbledon after early French Open loss

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is set to defend his Wimbledon title after a surprise second‑round defeat at Roland Garros. The Italian, who has held the top ATP ranking for 77 consecutive weeks, arrived in London for the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic at the Hurlingham Club (23‑27 June). The exhibition event serves as his final grass‑court preparation; he will face Britain’s Cameron Norrie in a private match on Wednesday. Sinner said he took a week off with family following the Paris exit, then resumed intensive training to rebuild physical strength and mental confidence. He highlighted the importance of a strong start on grass, noting he has not played any matches on the surface this season. Rival Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon due to a wrist injury, leaving Sinner as the clear favorite. The tournament also features other top players, including Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz and Casper Ruud, but Sinner’s focus remains on adapting to grass and defending his title.