Jannik Sinner is poised to start Wimbledon with a slight advantage over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, according to former Wimbledon runner-up Mark Philippoussis. The two young stars are seen as frontrunners, especially with Novak Djokovic’s fitness in doubt. Sinner, the world number one, earned his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, while Alcaraz is coming off a high after winning his third major at the French Open.
“In my eyes, Sinner is the favourite,” Philippoussis said. “I’m not going to say he is a clear favourite, but he definitely is the favourite. And then I’d say Alcaraz.”
Philippoussis praised both players as incredible ambassadors for the sport, noting their professionalism and dedication to fans. As tennis transitions from legends like Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, Sinner and Alcaraz are seen as the new torchbearers, set to dominate the sport for years to come.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
WWWWWWLWWW Currently ranked no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 23rd of June when he beat world no.7 Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(8) 7-6(2) in the final in Halle to win his 15th career title.
At the moment, during this season the Italian has managed to achieve a compiled 38-3 win-loss record. Jannik has won 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami and Halle.
Jannik Sinner will square off with the world no.95 Yannick Hanfmann in the 1st round. Their current record is 1-0 for Sinner.
The Italian conquered 4 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami and Halle.
Jannik won 15 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 7 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sinner has scheduled to play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.
Jannik Sinner |
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