Defending wimbledon

All England Club: Defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner said he is confident his decision to skip a grass-court warm-up tournament will not hinder his title defence, insisting he and his team have used the past few weeks to prepare as thoroughly as possible ahead of the Championships.

Speaking at his pre-tournament press conference at the All England Club on Saturday, the world No. 1 explained why he believes his different approach leaves him mentally ready for his opening-round clash with Miomir Kecmanovic on Monday.

Unlike previous seasons, Sinner has arrived in London without any competitive matches on grass, but the Italian believes that this has allowed him to focus solely on his preparations.