Jannik Sinner is back at Wimbledon, where he is aiming to successfully defend his title.
Sinner has not played a tournament since his shock early exit at the French Open in May, when he fell in the second round.
The ATP number one will, however, play one event on grass before Wimbledon as he takes on the Hurlingham exhibition.
But his firm focus will be on the London-based Grand Slam, which he won for the first time in 2025 with a final win over Carlos Alcaraz.
Now on the back of that 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory, Sinner will make history when he plays his first Wimbledon match of 2026.
How concerned are you about Jannik Sinner’s physical issues going forward in his career?
Jannik Sinner set to make Wimbledon history
The top seed in the men’s singles draw, Sinner will play the opening match on Centre Court at Wimbledon this year.
Taking place on Monday 29 June, he will become the first Italian player to achieve the honor in the history of the tournament.
It will be a very proud moment for Sinner, although the 24-year-old will be under great pressure at the All England Club.
The ATP superstar boasts quite the record at the Grand Slam since losing in round one on his debut back in 2021.
That comprises two quarterfinal runs and a semifinal finish, along with his unforgettable title last summer.
Jannik Sinner can cope with the pressure he’s under at Wimbledon
First and foremost, it is an honor but also a formidable task to play the opening match of the prestigious tournament.
And pressure also comes with being the defending champion, with Sinner having put a target on his back by lifting the trophy last year.
He is now very much the player to beat, particularly given that 2025 runner-up Alcaraz is out of Wimbledon because of injury.
And perhaps even more significantly, Sinner will be under the microscope after losing so early in the French Open, where he failed to deal with the heat in Paris.
However, Sinner is feeling good ahead of Wimbledon, where he should be very confident of a lengthy stay despite his woes in Paris.
Receive exclusive tennis news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
