Wimbledon 2026: Jannik Sinner bids to retain men’s title against Alexander Zverev

Recent history suggests that Jannik Sinner should be completely confident of defending her Wimbledon title; However, Alexander Zverev’s claim is different.

The world number one Sinner is aiming to become the 10th man to defend the men’s singles title at the All England Club in the Open era, after beating Carlos Alcaraz to lift the trophy for the first time last summer.

The 24-year-old Italian has won each of his last nine meetings with Zverev; won the last six matches without losing a set.

But Sinner is wary of the threat posed by Zverev after Zverev’s long wait for his first Grand Slam success came to an end at the French Open last month.

“Whatever happened between me and him in the past happened. Meanwhile, he won a Grand Slam in Paris and that gave him a lot of confidence,” Sinner said. he said.

“He is a difficult player to play against. He was like that before, but now even more. He is very comfortable on the field now.

“I will try to do my best but it will be very, very tough, very different from other matches we have played.”

For a long time, it looked like Zverev would probably end his career as the best male player to never win a major championship.

However, the 29-year-old player guaranteed to escape this label by beating Italian Flavio Cobolli in the Roland Garros final, where he made his 41st appearance in a major.

“I’m focusing. I’m staying hungry. I want more. I want to keep playing at the best level and winning. I have another big chance on Sunday,” said Zverev.

“Once you win the division, you know how to do it and you feel like you can do it again.

“You have this feeling inside.”