Jannik Sinner, the'latest news prompts debate: debate remains open
The umpteenth triumph of this exciting stage of the season, in front of the public in Rome, has handed Jannik Sinner a place in the history of Italian tennis and an increasingly central role on the international scene. However, the triumph at the Internazionali d’Italia, which came at the end of a flawless run (only one set lost, in the semifinals against Medvedev), immediately opened a new front of discussion: the management of the calendar ahead of Wimbledon.
In the press conference following the final, Sinner confirmed what was already circulating as a hypothesis: the South Tyrolean will not take part in any tournament on grass before Wimbledon. No Halle, no Queen’s, no other minor event. The Italian star will return to the court directly in the first round of the Championships, after a rest period following Roland Garros (whichever way it turns out) and a phase of readjustment to the surface carried out exclusively in training.
The decision not to play official matches on grass before going to London is being read in opposite ways. On the one hand, there are those who argue that Sinner overloaded the spring by choosing to play all five Masters 1000s played so far in 2026. A marathon that has seen him always finish at the bottom, with a huge physical and mental strain. There are many comments from fans that it would have been more logical to lighten the season on clay, perhaps giving up Madrid to play only Monte Carlo and Rome.
On the other hand, there are those who see Sinner’s choice as another sign of absolute maturity. The world number one has shown that he can adapt quickly to surfaces, knows his body perfectly and can handle workloads with an awareness that is now veteran, simply deciding to do what he considers most functional to his path, strong with a technical and mental solidity that allows him to find rhythm and confidence even without going through preparation tournaments.
The central point remains Wimbledon. Showing up at the Championships without official matches on grass is a risky choice, but not without logic. Sinner will arrive at his third slam of the season as defending champion, given his historic success on London grass in 2025: the surface is not hostile territory and the real goal is to arrive fresh, rather than broken in. And if there is one player who has shown in recent years that he can turn the switch on at key moments, it is him.
