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Alcaraz and Sinner Begin Grasscourt Campaigns in Lead-Up to Wimbledon

They arrive on grass courts seeking momentum after one of the longest Grand Slam finals in history

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

  • Alcaraz said he still replays his comeback from two sets down and three match points down during the 5-hour 29-minute French Open final
  • He returned from Ibiza to train on grass ahead of his opening match at Queen’s Club, where he faces Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Tuesday
  • Sinner has admitted to having several sleepless nights following his loss but is aiming to put those setbacks behind him in Halle
  • The Italian began his Halle Open defence with a practice session he described as “okay,” noting his comfort on grass improves with each shot
  • Wimbledon runs from June 30 to July 13 and sees Alcaraz bidding for a third straight title as Sinner pursues his first grass-court Grand Slam success