Jannik Sinner has held the top ranking for 12 months, despite serving a three-month doping suspension this year Wimbledon 2025 Venue:All England ClubDates:30 June-13 July Coverage:Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app.Full coverage guide. World number one Jannik Sinner cruised into the second round at Wimbledon with a dominant straight-set win over fellow Italian Luca Nardi. Contesting his first Grand Slam match since losing one of the all-time great French Open finals to Carlos Alcaraz last month, Sinner lost just seven games as he dismissed 95th-ranked Nardi. The 23-year-old, a three-time major winner, comprehensively outclassed his opponent in a 6-4 6-3 6-0 victory on Court One. After completing an efficient victory in one hour and 48 minutes on the UK's hottest day of the year, Sinner will face Australian Aleksandar Vukic next. "New tournament, new chances, new challenges," Sinner said, reflecting on his French Open loss. "You have one opponent at a time, so obviously I try to keep going and enjoy playing here. "If you don't enjoy playing on these courts, I don't know where you will enjoy [it]. I'm very happy to be here and let's see what is coming." Nardi, 21, offered resistance in the first set and managed to escape the first five break points he faced. But it was not long before Sinner asserted himself. Eventually taking his seventh opportunity to clinch the breakthrough and capture the first set, Sinner carried that momentum into the second as he raced into a 3-0 lead. The gulf between the players became increasingly apparent as the match wore on, with Nardi unable to live with Sinner's devastating combination of pace, power and precision hitting. While the second set lasted less than 40 minutes, the third barely stretched beyond 20 as Sinner sealed victory with a third-set whitewash. Sinner ended the match with 28 winners compared with just 17 unforced errors as he demonstrated why he has reached at least the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the past three years. This performance was achieved despite his only pre-Wimbledon grass-court tournament at the Halle Open being cut short by a surprise second-round loss to Alexander Bublik. But, after his devastating defeat by Alcaraz in Paris, in which he squandered a two-set lead and three championship points in a five-and-a-half-hour epic, Sinner has announced his arrival as one of the title favourites at SW19.
Sinner cruises into Wimbledon second round
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Jannik Sinner, the world number one, showcased his dominance in the first round of Wimbledon 2025 by defeating fellow Italian Luca Nardi in a straight-set match. This victory comes on the heels of Sinner's impressive run at the French Open, where he narrowly lost in a historic final to Carlos Alcaraz. On a sweltering day in the UK, Sinner demonstrated his exceptional skills on Court One, winning 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 in just one hour and 48 minutes. Despite facing some resistance from Nardi in the opening set, where the 21-year-old managed to fend off five break points, Sinner's relentless pace and precision ultimately overwhelmed his opponent. He captured the first set after converting on his seventh break point and quickly established a commanding lead in the second set, which he won in under 40 minutes. The third set was particularly one-sided, lasting barely 20 minutes, as Sinner secured a comprehensive victory, further solidifying his status as a top contender in the tournament.
Sinner's performance at Wimbledon is especially significant given his recent challenges, including a brief suspension earlier this year. Despite only having one grass-court tournament under his belt prior to Wimbledon, where he faced an unexpected second-round exit, Sinner's confidence appears unshaken. His focus now shifts to his next opponent, Australian Aleksandar Vukic, as he aims to continue his journey in the tournament. Reflecting on his previous match at the French Open, Sinner spoke about the importance of enjoying the game and seizing new opportunities at Wimbledon. With a remarkable 28 winners against just 17 unforced errors, he has shown that he is not only ready to compete but also to potentially reclaim his status as a Grand Slam champion, having previously reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for three consecutive years. His performance reinforces his position as one of the favorites for the title this year.
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