It’s been two weeks since Jannik Sinner’s early exit from Roland Garros, a result that caught many by surprise.
Sinner lost his second-round match to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in five sets, struggling physically throughout the contest. He had taken the first two sets and led 5-1 in the third before his body gave out, allowing Cerundolo to mount a comeback.
The defeat opened up the draw for Alexander Zverev, who went on to capitalise by winning his first Grand Slam title.
With Paris behind him, Sinner will now turn his attention to Wimbledon, where he returns as the defending champion.
Cahill discusses plans ahead of Wimbledon defence
“This is obviously Jannik’s decision and I would fully support either way,” he said. “If I was making the call with no emotion attached then I would say don’t go there (to Queen’s) this year.
“He had such little preparation time last year but still managed to win Wimbledon,” Cahill told Tennis Up To Date. “It may be best for him this year again.”
One thing Sinner does have in his favour is that he doesn’t need a lot of matches between major tournaments these days. The Italian is consistently going deep into all big events on tour and has found a level of physical conditioning that means he can step back into competition relatively quickly.
The extended grass swing should also play into Sinner’s hands as well as everyone else across the circuit. With more tournaments played outside during May and June, players are adjusting quicker than ever before – making it easier to step onto Centre Court at SW19 prepared without needing extra matches under their belt ahead of time.
Sinner maps out his build-up to Wimbledon
Sinner won his first title at SW19 by beating Carlos Alcaraz, who had never lost in a Grand Slam final before that match. The win also made Sinner the first Italian to claim a singles title at the All England Club.
Unlike in previous years, Sinner has chosen to skip the Halle Open, where he played three years in a row. Instead, he’ll remain in Monte Carlo until Tuesday before heading to London.
This isn’t new territory for Sinner. In 2025, he successfully defended his Australian Open crown after winning it for the first time the year before.
What Jannik Sinner needs to happen for him to win Wimbledon
Sinner will head into Wimbledon as the clear favourite once again, especially with Alcaraz forced to miss the tournament through injury.
But his biggest obstacle might be his own fitness, which played a major part in stopping him from completing the Career Grand Slam at Roland Garros.
Sinner has had issues in hot and humid conditions before, including at the 2025 Shanghai Masters and last year’s Australian Open.
If he’s going to successfully defend his title, Sinner will be hoping for cooler conditions than those seen at Roland Garros, where several players struggled with extreme heat.
Temperatures have reached uncomfortable levels at Wimbledon before, with last year’s opening day hitting a record 32.3°C.
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