Sinner says successful Wimbledon defence sweet after French Open shock

Jannik Sinner said his successful Wimbledon title defence felt all the more ​sweet after his surprise early exit from the French Open last month, as he credited the long ‌hours and hard work in the build-up to the grasscourt Grand Slam for his triumph.

French Open champion Zverev might have lost the fourth Grand Slam title clash of his career but Sinner said the German's game was improving and that was a great sign for the men's tour.

There is ⁠no failure if you don't win a Grand Slam," Sinner added.