Sinner, the big moment is approaching: things are getting serious and the Azzurri fans at this point can’t contain themselves
Even before the brackets on the green got to the heart of things, the bookmakers were essentially in agreement on the fact that the favorite at Wimbledon was Carlos Alcaraz. His seasonal debut on grass, however, was not the best, which is why it is not so obvious that the Iberian will be able to establish himself, for the second consecutive year, in the sumptuous setting of the All England Club.
In 2023 he had a boost of confidence by winning at Queen’s and arrived at Church Road with a mad desire to secure his second Slam. This time, however, Jack Draper knocked him out in the second round of Cinch Championshipscalling everything into question and casting a shadow over the possibility that he will actually be able to defend his title. Probably, therefore, having won in Halle last Sunday, Jannik Sinner he might have a better chance.
Everything will depend on the feeling he will be able to establish with the court and with the public, but also, obviously, on luck. There are several loose cannons potentially capable of causing trouble on grass, on the major circuit, so it goes without saying that the Wimbledon main draw draw will be, in this sense, decisive. Will his path be fluid and downhill or will the blue man be forced to face curves and tortuous paths in order to possibly cross the finish line?
Sinner, Friday will be the day of truth
It is still too early to say, although the advantage of being seeded is precisely that of being able to avoid particularly difficult opponents, at least in the first rounds. It being understood that, in fact, there are players who, despite not being well placed in the ranking, do very well on the green, first of all Matteo Berrettinifor example, a very dangerous luxury outsider of the 2024 edition of the British Major.
Even analysts believe in him, although he didn’t win either in Stuttgart or Halle, so much so that, with odds in hand, he is the sixth favorite to win the London Slam. Even in this case, however, his fate is at the mercy of the draw and the unknowns that lurk among the blades of grass of the All England Club. One of which is called Novak Djokovicwho is training in his green fort but who has not yet resolved his reservations about his actual presence at the Major.
In short, the games are not over yet, but we will know more when the “X” hour strikes, that of the composition of the main draw and the fateful pairings. The Wimbledon main draw draw is scheduled for Friday 28 June at 11am, Italian time. Take note and, while you’re at it, keep your fingers crossed.
