As the countdown to the 2026 Wimbledon Championships begins, tennis players have stepped up their preparations by competing in a series of warm-up events. Interestingly, Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, has decided not to participate in official tournaments before the Grand Slam event this year.
The World No. 1 hasn’t played competitively since his second-round loss at the French Open. Sinner has now resumed his training, though. After some downtime with his family and friends, he is back on court ahead of his title defense.
Jannik Sinner Shares the Court With Holger Rune As Wimbledon Preparations Begin
Sinner was aiming for a clean sweep at the French Open, having won all three clay Masters 1000 events (Monte-Carlo, Madrid, and Rome) this year. His run, however, came to an abrupt halt in the second round when his body gave out while leading 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 against Juan Manuel Cerundolo. The Italian’s unexpected 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 defeat delayed his pursuit of a Career Grand Slam.
Sinner then opted for an extended break, confirming that he won’t compete at any official tournaments before Wimbledon. He was spotted on a vacation with his family and girlfriend Laila Hasanovic in Sardinia, after which he traveled to Milan to run some medical tests.
“I need really some time off, recover completely, also mentally, and then be ready to go again for Wimby,” he said after his defeat in Paris.
The 24-year-old is now back in Monaco, where he resides, ahead of the grass swing. He opted to begin his training on hardcourts at the Monte-Carlo Country Club on Monday, June 15. Sinner shared the court with Holger Rune, who has been sidelined due to an Achilles injury since last October.
Jannik Sinner training with Holger Rune in Monaco today! 🎾pic.twitter.com/9UhfLIEypJ
— jannik sinner files (@jannik_files) June 15, 2026
The Dane initially planned to resume his campaign in Hamburg before the French Open but has since delayed his comeback as he continues to recover. Rune also pulled out of the ongoing Queen’s Club Championships but hasn’t shared an update on a potential Wimbledon appearance.
As for Sinner, the four-time Grand Slam champion is confirmed to join the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic line-up at the Hurlingham Club. The exhibition event runs from June 23 to 27. Also participating at the event are Flavio Cobolli, Luciano Darderi, Karen Khachanov, Cameron Norrie, Casper Ruud, and Learner Tien.
