Sinner prepares for Wimbledon title defense after French Open exit
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Jannik Sinner enters Wimbledon as the overwhelming favorite to defend his title, following a shocking second-round loss at the French Open that ended his 30-match winning streak. The world number one, who leads the ATP Tour in serving and return statistics, has been pictured wearing an ice vest during training in hot temperatures at Wimbledon after appearing to physically shut down in his Paris match. Sinner stated that health tests taken after the French Open showed "very good" results but acknowledged there is no instant solution to preventing future problems. He begins his title defense on Monday against Miomir Kecmanovic. Sinner's childhood coach described his relentless work ethic, noting that even at age four he wanted to continue practicing beyond lesson time. Fellow Italian player Matteo Berrettini praised Sinner's constant drive to improve his game, calling it a key reason for his sustained success.
What’s reported
Sinner lost in the second round of the French Open despite leading Juan Manuel Cerundolo by two sets and 5-1 in the third set.
That loss ended a 30-match winning streak for Sinner.
Sinner said he does not believe the stifling Paris heat was to blame for his collapse.
He has been pictured wearing an ice vest while training in hot temperatures at Wimbledon.
Sinner said results from health tests after the French Open were "very good" but added there is no instant solution.
He will start his Wimbledon title defense on Monday against Miomir Kecmanovic.
Sinner joined Novak Djokovic as only the second man to complete the Career Golden Masters.
He became the first player to lead the tour in both service games won (92%) and return games won (32.6%) in a single season last year.
Sinner has won 29 of 39 tour-level matches on grass (nearly 75%).
He has won 10 of 14 meetings with Alexander Zverev, his projected final opponent.
Key figures
Jannik Sinner, world number one tennis player
Carlos Alcaraz, rival and friend of Sinner
Juan Manuel Cerundolo, Argentine player who defeated Sinner at the French Open
Miomir Kecmanovic, Sinner's first-round opponent at Wimbledon
Andreas Schonegger, Sinner's childhood coach
Novak Djokovic, seventh seed at Wimbledon
Daniil Medvedev, eighth seed at Wimbledon
Alexander Zverev, French Open winner and projected final opponent
Matteo Berrettini, fellow Italian tennis player
Sources: BBC News
