Jannik Sinner Says He Is Fit For Wimbledon Heat Challenge
The world No. 1 says medical tests and heat-management work have left him physically ready for Wimbledon after his shock Paris collapse.
Daniel Fletcher
Writer ·
Jannik Sinner says he feels physically ready for Wimbledon following a round of medical tests and dedicated heat-management work after his unexpected collapse in Paris.
Adapting for grass and heat
Reports say the world No. 1 has been training in London, using an ice vest and adjusting his preparations for the demands of the grass-court season.
With Wimbledon approaching amid forecasts of hot conditions, the Italian's fitness has emerged as one of the leading storylines heading into the tournament.
What happens next
Sinner will be expected to carry the favourite's tag, but how his body copes with sustained heat over a fortnight could prove decisive in his title bid.
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