Defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner expressed confidence in his decision to forgo a grass-court warm-up tournament, believing it will not impact his title defense. Sinner, ranked world No. 1, stated that the past few weeks have been dedicated to thorough preparation for the Championships. Despite arriving in London without any competitive matches on grass, Sinner feels mentally prepared for his opening-round match with Miomir Kecmanovic on Monday.
Sinner explained that skipping pre-tournament matches allowed him to concentrate solely on his preparations, emphasizing the benefits of arriving without doubts. Reflecting on his approach, Sinner highlighted the advantage of avoiding potential uncertainties that may arise from participating in warm-up tournaments. He stressed the importance of confidence in his abilities and shots, acknowledging the tough nature of initial rounds at Wimbledon.
Following a clay-court season that included appearances at ATP Masters 1000 events in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome, Sinner’s focus has been on gradual improvements rather than drastic changes. He emphasized the significance of small details and changes, expressing satisfaction with the current preparation process. Sinner, aiming to become the first man since Novak Djokovic to defend the Wimbledon title, is set to open Centre Court on Monday in pursuit of his fifth Grand Slam trophy.
