Jannik Sinner prepares for Wimbledon title defense after French Open exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Jannik Sinner begins his Wimbledon title defense against Miomir Kecmanovic after a surprising early loss at the French Open. Sinner was leading in his second-round match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo but lost despite being up by two sets and 5-1 in the third. The defeat halted his 30-match winning streak and ended his quest for a career Grand Slam. Ahead of Wimbledon, Sinner has made adjustments in training following health tests that returned positive results, although he emphasizes that recovery is a process. He remains a strong favorite at Wimbledon, aiming to overpower competitors including Alexander Zverev and potentially facing Novak Djokovic or Daniil Medvedev later in the tournament.
- •Sinner lost in the second round of the French Open.
- •He led 2-0 sets and 5-1 in the third against Cerundolo.
- •Sinner returns to Wimbledon aiming to defend his 2025 title.
- •He will face Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round.
- •Sinner remains a favorite despite recent setbacks.
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Sinner seeks to resume dominance after French Open shock
- 12:28 PMBBC Sport — Sinner seeks to resume dominance at Wimbledon after Paris shock
"Jannik Sinner is the strong favourite to retain his Wimbledon title in the absence of rival Carlos Alcaraz, despite his shock early loss at the French Open.
"Jannik Sinner is the strong favourite to retain his Wimbledon title in the absence of rival Carlos Alcaraz, despite his shock early loss at the French Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:28 PMSinner seeks to resume dominance after French Open shock
Jannik Sinner is the strong favourite to retain his Wimbledon title in the absence of rival Carlos Alcaraz, despite his shock early loss at the French Open.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 12:28 PMSinner seeks to resume dominance at Wimbledon after Paris shock
Jannik Sinner is the strong favourite to retain his Wimbledon title in the absence of rival Carlos Alcaraz, despite his shock early loss at the French Open.
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