Sinner doesn't want to hear anything about a possible heatwave: "There's still a lot left for the second week"

Carlos Navarro | 1 Jul 2026 | 18.54

Can a heatwave affect Sinner? Source: Getty

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Jannik Sinner advances at Wimbledon 2026 with more turmoil than expected. The world number one is struggling to find his rhythm, dropping two sets in his debut against Kecmanovic and having to work hard to overcome Nuno Borges today, who frustrated him with strong serves and solid play. The Portuguese even had a set point to level the match at one apiece, but his inexperience under pressure showed as the more seasoned Jannik took charge.

Happy to progress? Definitely. Satisfied with his level of performance? Far from it. That's how Jannik's feelings can be described after the press conference: he doesn't hold back in pointing out areas of his game where he needs to step up, emphasizing the expected challenge right from the start and his readiness to endure the early competition days. However, what caught the most attention was his refusal to discuss a potential scenario arising next week: a possible heatwave that could push temperatures over 30 degrees in London... something Jannik wants no part of.

Sinner refers to a possible heatwave at Wimbledon: How could it affect him?

- Reactions after a significant victory against Borges... not without struggle

"Yes, it was a very tough match. It was the first time we faced each other, or the first time in a long while, I don’t remember, but it was very tough. We both served very well in the first two sets, happy to have won in straight sets.".

- Recently, you mentioned the need to improve your returns. Do you feel there have been improvements today?

"It's hard to say if there have been improvements today because he served very, very well and with great accuracy in the first two sets. In fact, he even served for the second set. There I struggled and hesitated a bit, which is normal when closing a set or a match, there is always extra tension. Overall, I tried to be a bit more aggressive. At certain moments, it worked, in others, I still feel there is room for improvement. It's my second match on grass, I wasn’t chasing perfection, just trying to get better. At times, I felt I did, now we'll see how the next matches go.".

- He declined to discuss the possibility of a heatwave, with potential highs of 31 degrees, next week

"As you said, that will be next week, in the second week of competition. There is still a lot of time for that to happen, we'll see what occurs".

- Physical recovery following the tough fall he endured in his first match

"When you have a fall like that, you get up the next day and feel you're not perfect. Overall, we recovered pretty well. Today I felt good on the court, had no issues, the foot was fine. I feel good overall.".

- Areas he wants to improve as the matches progress

"I'd like to come to the net more, try to be more aggressive. I also think mobility, by itself, is an area where I can improve. I also want to raise the level, as I've already said, in my returns, especially on second serves, try to be a bit more aggressive. Overall, I feel I can do a bit better in all aspects of my game. That said, my performance today was better than in the first match.".

- How important was 'stealing' the second set from a Borges who had a set point to level the match at one

"It was very important. You know if you lose it, the match could be long. Many things can happen. The dynamic can change completely in the third set. It's more about the consequences it can have for the subsequent sets. Winning it was important, yes, but if I had lost, we would have been tied in sets. I take it, in any case.".

- Do you prefer a tough tournament start or an easier start?

"I couldn't tell you. It's obvious that when you have such a tough debut like I had, being able to continue and overcome it, in your first grass court match... it's great, it's important. Today I managed to be very sharp and solid in the tough and crucial moments of the first two sets. I know I can play better at times and be better at times, I know that, but I hope that comes to me match by match.".

- You typically have a grass court warm-up tournament before Wimbledon. Do you feel there is a big difference compared to this year, where you didn't play any?

"There's nothing different. It's the first time I'm doing it on grass. Looking back at my performances in Halle, my early matches there in recent years were very, very tough. It's normal. I feel the grass here is very different from any other tournament we play, more similar to Queen's. Perhaps it's something we'll consider for next year, but that will be a discussion we'll have after the tournament. I knew the first two matches were going to be tough, but now I've passed them. We'll see what's coming in the next round. There are no easy matches: Wimbledon is always tough, unpredictable, it's grass court.".

- Next opponent: Jenson Brooksby, whom you last faced in Washington 2021

"It's been a long time, yes. Today I saw some of his match before mine, and he was playing really well. It will be a completely different match compared to today, but I'm looking forward to it. It will be tough. In a way, he's a new player, as it's been almost five years since we faced each other. He has improved a lot, and I'm also a different player from five seasons ago. Glad to meet him again.".

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