Jannik Sinner addresses heat struggles after first grass match in London
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Jannik Sinner participated in his first grass match of the season on June 24, winning against Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-3 at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic in London. In high temperatures nearing 36 degrees Celsius, Sinner discussed his struggles with heat, which have become a recurring issue in his career. He noted the importance of training in warm conditions moving forward in preparation for defending his Wimbledon title. Sinner's recent heat-related difficulties included a retirement at the 2025 Cincinnati Open and a collapse during the French Open, which he aims to address through improved conditioning and training.
- •Sinner wins 6-3, 6-3 against Norrie at Hurlingham Club.
- •He emphasizes the need for training in extreme heat.
- •Sinner's heat troubles have been widely discussed in tennis.
- •He aims to work on conditioning to cope better with temperatures.
- •Sinner collapsed at the French Open after leading against Cerundolo.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Exactly What I Need’ – Jannik Sinner Addresses Struggles After First Grass Match in Sweltering London Heat
"By now, the tennis community has learned that Jannik Sinner’s toughest rival right now might be the heat rather than anyone across the net. Time and again, the Italian has succumbed to harsh weather conditions, a concern that has become increasingly evident over the past year.
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