Jannik Sinner is the top favorite to win Wimbledon 2026, where he defends the title he won in 2025 against Carlos Alcaraz. However, the world number 1 arrives with some doubts about his physical condition following what happened at Roland Garros, although he has revealed that the medical tests he underwent have been positive, and he is ready for his debut.
Sinner was defeated in the second round of Roland Garros 2026 by Juan Manuel Cerúndolo due to a physical setback that severely limited him, something that has happened to him on several occasions. The Italian player flew to Milan, where he underwent these tests, and as he acknowledged in an interview with 'SuperTennis', he is at 100% to go for his second title at the All England Club, a tournament he never imagined playing as a child.
"I'm feeling very good. We did all the checks, and everything seems to be very good. So, I am very happy. I needed some time off after Paris. I had 10 days with my family and friends, and I really cherish those moments. I always think that everything happens for a reason. I have had plenty of preparation time, training a lot physically, and I feel in good shape, very strong again. Nonetheless, the early matches are always very tough," stated Jannik.
Sinner analyzes his physical problems at Roland Garros
The truth is that if Sinner underwent these tests, it was because something was not right with his physical condition, and when asked about what happened at Roland Garros, he still does not have a specific answer. The Italian player chose to participate in the three Masters 1000 on the clay-court circuit, winning all of them, so this physical strain could have been one of the reasons for his downfall at the Parisian major, where he was the main favorite.
"We discussed things in more depth after Paris, trying to understand if this would have happened if I hadn't played a couple of tournaments before. We don't know. Ultimately, every day is different, and if you make a couple of mistakes, you pay the consequences on some days. We might have handled some things a bit better, but I also remind myself that I have had an incredible season so far, winning many tournaments. I learned from what happened, and I think it will make me even stronger in the future," he acknowledged.
Sinner's reflection before Wimbledon 2026
After a few weeks have passed and he has overcome this situation, Jannik has also shared a beautiful reflection on what it means for him to play (and win) Wimbledon. "When I was a child, I would have never imagined being in this position, not even playing here at Wimbledon. Coming from a small town, it wasn't realistic. Now, having at least one trophy and seeing my name here alongside all these incredible names is really special. I remember how it was the last time I came here, and seeing my family with all my team and my brother, it has been incredible."
Moreover, he is ambitious regarding the idea of winning more times at the All England Club, although he remains grounded. "It's something I would love to feel again, but if it doesn't happen again, I did it once, and I will remember it forever. Tennis is hard to enjoy because, even in victories, after four or five days, you have to be present. Everything starts over again, and even if you have a great tournament and lose in the semifinals, you leave the tournament as a loser, and there is only one winner in a couple of weeks. When you have special tournaments like the ones I had here last year, it's a different feeling."
Sinner reveals the key to the tennis boom in Italy
Beyond his role as the world number 1, Italian tennis is experiencing a golden age, with many players reaching the final rounds of major tournaments. When asked about the key to this success, Sinner says, "it's amazing. A few years ago, this wouldn't have been possible, and now we have many contenders all the time. If a favorite is eliminated like me in Paris, you have another three or four Italians in the draw. We push each other to the limit because we all want to be better than the others, but it's a very healthy competition."
For instance, Flavio Cobolli was a finalist at the recent Roland Garros, Matteo Arnaldi reached the semifinals, and Matteo Berrettini made it to the quarterfinals. All of this considering the absence due to injury of Lorenzo Musetti. "I'm happy when I see other Italians achieving incredible results like Flavio. Reaching finals and being very close to lifting their first Grand Slam. Arnaldi has been fighting, he deserves it too, and Musetti is dealing with some injuries, but we are confident he will come back in very good shape, and the more we are, the better," he concluded.
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