Sinner, on his defeat at Roland Garros: "We could have managed some situations better"

Iker Jiménez | 25 Jun 2026 | 14.25

Sinner, on his defeat at Roland Garros: "We could have managed some situations better." Source: Getty

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It has only been a few weeks since Jannik Sinner exited Roland Garros earlier than expected, but the Italian is already focusing on Wimbledon. The reigning champion of the All England Club is already in London, ready to defend the trophy he conquered last summer, and he granted an extensive interview to the Australian media outlet Stan Sport.

After a short break with his family and friends, the Italian assures he has fully regained his sensations and confidence. Although he acknowledges that the defeat at Roland Garros led to many discussions within his team, he also makes it clear that he does not intend to dwell on the past.

What did you feel when you returned to Wimbledon?

It was incredible. I have been here for a couple of days, and seeing the facilities with so few people around makes it even more special. The grass courts are completely intact, especially the center court, which is very beautiful. Now we are trying to adapt once again to the conditions, as tennis here is a bit different from other surfaces. I am convinced that we have enough time to prepare well and be ready for the first match on Monday.

What does winning Wimbledon mean to you?

To be honest, when I was a child, I never imagined I would be in this position. I didn't even dream of playing at Wimbledon because it seemed so far-fetched to me. I come from a very small town, and thinking that one day I would play here was unrealistic. Now I have at least one title, and seeing my name alongside all those legends is truly special.

When I arrive here, I remember the last point of the final, I see my family there, my whole team, my brother... It was an incredible moment. I would love to feel it again, I won't lie. But if it doesn't happen again, I already experienced it once and will remember it all my life. Having my name alongside all those champions is very special.

How do you manage to enjoy victories?

Tennis is difficult to enjoy because, four or five days later, you have to compete again, and everything starts over. Even if you have a great tournament and lose in the semifinals, you leave as a loser. There is only one champion every two weeks. When you win one of the most important tournaments, as I did here last year, the feeling is completely different.

I have had an incredible season so far, but without winning any Grand Slam. That's why, when you lift one of the major trophies in our sport, it is truly special. You work very hard to achieve it. I have my dreams, and I know that if I keep working, I can reach them. But this sport is very unpredictable. Just one bad day can lead to an early elimination. You have to take it day by day, although I am very positive.

After what happened at Roland Garros, many people were concerned. How are you feeling?

I'm doing very well, thank you for asking. I underwent all the tests, and everything turned out perfect. I needed some rest. After Paris, I spent ten days with my family and friends, something I value very much.

I always think that everything happens for a reason. I have had plenty of time to prepare for this tour, I have worked a lot physically, and I feel strong again. The first matches are always tough, especially on a surface where I haven't played in a year. But I am very eager to start. I believe that confidence is crucial on grass, and I hope to regain some of what I achieved here last year.

Do you think what happened at Roland Garros was an isolated incident?

It's hard to say. After Roland Garros, we had quite deep conversations to try to understand if the same would have happened if I had played fewer tournaments beforehand. We will never know. Every day is different, and if you do a couple of things wrong, you end up paying for it.

Sure, we could have managed some situations a bit better, but I also remind myself that I had signed an outstanding season, winning many matches and big tournaments. I have learned from what happened, and I believe it will make me even stronger in the future. I always try to focus on the positive side.

What does the great moment that Italian tennis is going through mean to you?

It's incredible. If someone had told me this a few years ago, I wouldn't have believed it. Now we have many players capable of achieving great results. If one of the favorites falls, as it happened to me in Paris, there are still three or four more Italians in the draw. We push each other to improve because we all want to be better, but it's a very healthy competition. I am very happy to see other Italians succeed, like Flavio reaching a final and coming so close to the title. Also Arnaldi, who was going through a tough time and deserves all the good things happening to him because he works very hard.

Seeing Matteo competing again is fantastic as well; I hope he can definitively leave his injuries behind. We all miss Lorenzo Musetti, who is currently injured, but we are sure he will return very soon. The more of us competing at the top, the better it will be for everyone.

Who do you think will win Wimbledon?

It's a very difficult question. I think there are many candidates because tennis has been very unpredictable lately. It is also nice to see new champions at the major tournaments and Grand Slams. I would love to say it will be me, but I know perfectly well how difficult it is. I've experienced it once already. Then there's Novak, who has won here seven times and is still playing at an incredible level. This is probably his best surface.

Carlos won't be there, and that changes many things. Also, many young players are coming up strong. I watched the Queen's final, and Cerúndolo played spectacular tennis. If you drop your level even by 1%, you pay a high price. So we will take it day by day. The most important thing is that we can enjoy a great tournament.

How do you feel right now?

A lot of excitement. But above all, I try to focus on what depends on me and prepare in the best possible way. I know that is the key to my success. I have trained very hard to get back in good shape, and I feel very good and positive. I prefer to concentrate on what I have to do.

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