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Alcaraz’s 18-Match Streak and Sinner’s Return Shape Wimbledon Draw

Next week’s All England Club tournament opens with the sport’s leading modern-era rivalry set to clash at the centre of men’s singles.

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Jun 8, 2025; Paris, FR; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy after the men’s singles final match on day 15 at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images/File Photo
Tennis - 6 Kings Slam - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 19, 2024 Italy's Jannik Sinner with Spain's Carlos Alcaraz after winning the final REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
Tennis - Laver Cup - Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - September 20, 2024 Team World captain John McEnroe reacts during Team World's Thanasi Kokkinakis match against Team Europe's Stefanos Tsitsipas REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Overview

  • Alcaraz arrives at Wimbledon on a career-best 18-match winning streak that includes titles at Rome, Roland Garros and Queen’s Club.
  • Sinner remains world No.1 but has yet to claim a tournament victory since his three-month doping suspension ended seven weeks ago.
  • Djokovic enters his 20th consecutive Wimbledon appearance aiming to match Federer’s eight titles and extend the men’s Grand Slam record with a 25th major.
  • John McEnroe has called for a third standout talent to join Alcaraz and Sinner, naming teenagers Jakub Mensik, Joao Fonseca and Ben Shelton as possible contenders.
  • Britain’s Jack Draper arrives with growing expectations after winning his first ATP Masters 1000 event at Indian Wells and reaching the Madrid final.