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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Wimbledon 2026: Defending champion Jannik Sinner storms into third round

  • Jannik Sinner , the defending champion and world No 1, has advanced to the third round of Wimbledon .
  • He secured a straight-sets victory over Nuno Borges with scores of 7-6, 7-6, 6-4.
  • Sinner’s next opponent in the tournament will be Jenson Brooksby.
  • Novak Djokovic will battle Stefanos Tsitsipas on Centre Court later on, with the pair having met previoulsy in two grand slam finals.
  • It comes after Dan Evans lost 6-2 6-4 in his final tournament before retirement, competing alongside Henry Searle in the men’s doubles.

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