Struff surrenders to Sinner: "If you miss one or two balls, he is there"

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Jan-Lennard Struff left Wimbledon 2026 with the feeling of having competed at a high level, but also with the certainty of facing an opponent who barely gives any openings. After losing to Jannik Sinner by 7-5, 7-6 (6), and 6-3, the veteran German praised the competitive ability of the world number one and acknowledged that this constant consistency is what makes him such a special player.

"I played a good match, but he was slightly better in the crucial moments," summarized Struff. The German recalled that he started the match very well, had several deuce games on return, and even recovered from a break down in the second set to have a set point. However, Sinner responded again when he needed it most.

It was precisely that ability to always maintain the same level that impressed Struff the most. "If you miss one or two balls, he's immediately there. That's what makes him so good," he explained. The German confessed that staying focused for so long is extremely challenging because the Italian "performs like that match after match," forcing his opponents to strive for perfection for hours.

Struff explains why it's so difficult to beat Sinner

He also analyzed the key of the third set, where his first serve percentage dropped drastically. "I need to serve really well against him. If I don't, from the baseline, he's too consistent." That slight dip was enough for Sinner to find the decisive opening and close out the match in three sets.

Despite the defeat, Struff wanted to focus on the positive side of a tournament he considers one of the great moments of his career. Becoming a Grand Slam quarterfinalist at 36 years old is a significant reward after a challenging season. "It's a sign that one should never give up. All the effort is worth it. I hope this result propels me for the rest of the season," concluded a player who, even in defeat, left a magnificent impression at the All England Club.

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