However, the odds will be stacked against the seven-time champion and the holder of 24 Grand Slam titles when the tournament gets underway today.
Arriving in London having recently undergone knee surgery, the 37-year-old Serb, runner-up to Alcaraz last year, has seen his Grand Slam powers eroded in 2024.
He was succeeded as Australian Open champion by Sinner with the Italian also taking his world No 1 ranking.
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Team SA flag bearers for Olympics, Paralympics chosen
Sprint star Akani Simbine and gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz have been announced as South Africa's flag bearers for the Olympic Games in Paris from 26 July to 11 August.
Mbappe: France just didn't do enough
France captain Kylian Mbappe (right) said his side \"didn't do enough\" in Tuesday's 2-1 semifinal loss to Spain and admitted he was disappointed after under-performing at Euro 2024.
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July winner's rating up
Three-year-old Oriental Charm had his merit rating (MR) raised from 121 to 125 after his victory in the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Durban July at Greyville on Saturday.
July winner's rating up
Three-year-old Oriental Charm had his merit rating (MR) raised from 121 to 125 after his victory in the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Durban July at Greyville on Saturday.
