SportsPosted at: Jul 1 2025 9:20PM


Jannik Sinner cruises in scorching opener

London, July 1 (UNI) Jannik Sinner may have been under the glare of the sun and the spotlight today, but the world No.1 remained unshaken in his opening match at Wimbledon 2025, dispatching fellow Italian Luca Nardi 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 in under two hours on No.1 Court.
In a match played under punishing heat, with spectators fanning themselves relentlessly in a scene reminiscent of a sultry night at Milan’s famed La Scala opera house, Sinner remained clinical and composed. The 22-year-old Italian, who described the conditions as the hottest and most humid he had experienced at the All England Club, barely broke a sweat in terms of performance.
Still reeling from a heart-wrenching loss in the Roland-Garros final less than a month ago, where he had three championship points against Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner showed no signs of emotional hangover. Instead, he played with the poise of a champion intent on redemption.
That sense of renewal was also reflected in his camp. Ahead of The Championships, Sinner made notable changes to his support team, parting ways with long-time trainer Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio. The move, seen as a reset after his Halle exit to Alexander Bublik, appears to have paid immediate dividends.
Against Nardi, ranked world No.95 and Italy’s ninth-best player, Sinner was a class apart. While Nardi holds a notable win over Novak Djokovic from Indian Wells, he couldn’t match the pace or precision of Sinner, who was near-flawless with his serve and baseline dominance.
With this commanding performance, Sinner offered a strong message to the rest of the field: he has moved on from Paris and is now targeting Wimbledon’s iconic pineapple-topped trophy, something no Italian player has ever claimed.
His win capped an eventful start for Italy at SW19. Yesterday, veteran Fabio Fognini pushed defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to five sets, offering a glimpse of Italy’s tennis firepower. But today, it was Sinner who looked every inch the contender.
With three Grand Slam titles already under his belt, including this year’s Australian Open, Sinner is clearly not done yet. Wimbledon is just beginning, but he has already set the tone. UNI BDN SSP
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