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Alcaraz and Sinner Begin Grass Campaigns After Marathon French Open Final

Players turn to grass-court training after their Roland Garros epic

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the men's singles final against Italy's Jannik Sinner in the French Open final, in Paris, June 8.  REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo
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Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz returned from Ibiza to practice at Queen’s Club on June 14 as he prepares for a bid at a third consecutive Wimbledon title.
  • Jannik Sinner has experienced sleepless nights since his five-set loss in Paris and is defending his Halle Open crown to regain confidence.
  • Sinner commences his 54th straight week as world No. 1, surpassing Novak Djokovic’s initial 53-week run at the top of the ATP rankings.
  • Alcaraz continues to marvel at his comeback from two sets down, having saved three championship points against Sinner in the French Open final.
  • Novak Djokovic faces uncertainty ahead of Wimbledon after sliding in the rankings and skipping grass-court tune-up events.