Jannik Sinner ramps up training for Wimbledon title defense
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Jannik Sinner is intensifying his training as he prepares to defend his Wimbledon singles title starting Monday against Miomir Kecmanovic. Following a second-round exit at the French Open where he suffered from dizziness, Sinner is focusing on longer workout sessions and adapting to hotter conditions. With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined by injury, Sinner is positioned as a leading favorite in the tournament. He has chosen to skip warmup events prior to Wimbledon to maintain confidence ahead of his title defense.
- •Sinner opens Wimbledon against Miomir Kecmanovic on Centre Court.
- •He experienced health issues in the French Open's second round.
- •Sinner is focusing on longer training sessions and adapting to heat.
- •He decided not to enter any warmup tournaments before Wimbledon.
- •Sinner aims to capitalize on his status as the defending champion.
- 7:30 PMESPN — Sinner ramped up training for Wimbledon defense
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — No. 1 Jannik Sinner has ramped up training ahead of Wimbledon title defense
"Jannik Sinner said he's changed his physical workload after his French Open meltdown, when he felt ill and dizzy in a second-round loss. Sinner spoke Saturday — in English and Italian — at Wimbledon as he prepares to defend his singles title. With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined by a wrist injury, Sinner is the leading favorite — just like he was in Paris — to win at the grass-court major.
"Jannik Sinner says he's changed his physical workload after his French Open meltdown when he felt ill and dizzy in a second-round loss.
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External links- ESPNJun 27, 2026, 7:30 PMSinner ramped up training for Wimbledon defense
Jannik Sinner says he's changed his physical workload after his French Open meltdown when he felt ill and dizzy in a second-round loss.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 5:42 PMNo. 1 Jannik Sinner has ramped up training ahead of Wimbledon title defense
Jannik Sinner said he's changed his physical workload after his French Open meltdown, when he felt ill and dizzy in a second-round loss. Sinner spoke Saturday — in English and Italian — at Wimbledon as he prepares to defend his singles title. With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined by a wrist injury, Sinner is the leading favorite — just like he was in Paris — to win at the grass-court major.
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