Jannik Sinner Defends Wimbledon Crown While Battling Foot Injury
Italian tennis prodigy Jannik Sinner opened his 2026 Wimbledon campaign with a five‑set victory despite a foot injury that caused his shoe to bleed. The sight of blood seeping from his shoe stunned the crowd, yet Sinner out‑lasted his opponent 7‑5, 6‑7(4), 6‑4, 3‑6, 6‑3.
The win underscored his stamina and determination as he begins his title defence.
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