Former tennis champion Andy Roddick recently defended rising star Jannik Sinner following his surprising loss to Alexander Bublik. Roddick dismissed the outcome as not shocking and reiterated that Sinner still stands as a strong contender for the Wimbledon championship. His remarks emphasized confidence in Sinner’s ability to rebound and perform well on grass courts.

Roddick Highlights Sinner’s Consistent Performance and Challenges on Grass

Despite the setback against Bublik, Roddick stressed that Sinner had only lost to Carlos Alcaraz since August 2024, underlining the young Italian player‘s impressive track record. He noted the difficulty players often face when adjusting to grass surfaces, pointing out that conditions in Halle, where the loss occurred, differ from those at Wimbledon. Roddick remains convinced that Sinner’s skills are better suited to the Wimbledon environment.

Confidence in Sinner’s Ability to Shine at Wimbledon

While praising Bublik’s talent, Roddick maintained that Sinner’s potential should not be overshadowed by this single match result. With preparations for the grass-court season complete, attention now turns to how Sinner will perform at Wimbledon. Supporters, including Roddick, are hopeful that the young player will deliver a strong showing in the upcoming Grand Slam event.

“Sinner’s loss to Bublik should not overshadow his potential to shine on the grass courts.”

—Andy Roddick, Former Tennis Champion