Jannik Sinner Tipped as Wimbledon Favorite by Björn Borg

Swedish tennis legend Björn Borg praised Italy’s Jannik Sinner ahead of the Wimbledon Championships, calling him “un grandissimo campione, è il numero uno del mondo” and noting his powerful shots and strong record on grass. Borg highlighted the absence of Carlos Alcaraz as a factor that clears the way for Sinner, and likened the emerging Italy‑Spain rivalry to his own historic battles with John McEnroe. He also applauded the Italian federation for producing a deep pool of talent and remarked that Novak Djokovic, despite his age, remains a formidable opponent on the grass courts.

Borg’s comments were given in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport just hours before the start of Wimbledon, reinforcing the view that Sinner is the tournament’s leading contender and that his rivalry with Alcaraz will shape modern tennis.