Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic skip pre-Wimbledon tournaments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are both bypassing pre-Wimbledon tournaments to focus on training ahead of the grass-court season. Both players suffered early exits at the French Open, with Sinner losing in the second round and Djokovic in the third. The absence of other top competitors may favor their chances going into Wimbledon, which starts on July 1. Sinner, who won Wimbledon in 2025, and Djokovic, a seven-time champion, aim to improve their form as they shift from clay to grass without competitive matches first.
- •Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo and Djokovic to Joao Fonseca at the French Open.
- •Wimbledon begins on July 1.
- •Both players are focusing on preparation rather than tournament play.
- •Sinner won Wimbledon in 2025.
- •Djokovic has seven Wimbledon titles and aims to stay healthy.
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"Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic made the same decision before WimbledonJannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are both looking to put a disappointing French Open behind them as they turn their focus to the grass-court season. Both players will be keen to rebound quickly, especially after seeing Alexander Zverev lift the trophy in Paris.
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