Defending champion Jannik Sinner returns to Wimbledon with his aura of invincibility dented after a dominant stretch, leaving the world number one to prove he can impose his game on grass and keep the challengers led by Novak Djokovic at bay.
Djokovic Looms Large
Perhaps no player looms larger over Sinner’s title defence than Djokovic, whose movement and return on grass make him a top contender, and the Serb will gun for his eighth Wimbledon title to match Swiss great Roger Federer’s record.
More significantly, Djokovic will also resume his bid for an elusive standalone 25th Grand Slam trophy, with time running out for the 39-year-old to achieve both feats during the twilight of his glorious career.
Zverev’s Chance
If form is the crucial factor, Alexander Zverev will take confidence from his French Open triumph and long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough as the 29-year-old looks to carry momentum onto grass.
Seven-times Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander said Sinner remains the man to beat in the absence of the injured Carlos Alcaraz, despite the setback in Paris where Sinner’s 30-match win streak was snapped in the second round.
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