Sinner clings to survival at Wimbledon against Borges
Sinner admits a suboptimal game after beating Borges in three sets in the second round of Wimbledon 2026.
Jannik Sinner saved two set leads and beat Nuno Borges in three tight sets (7-6, 7-6, 6-4) in the second round of Wimbledon 2026. The Italian, number 1 in the ATP ranking, acknowledged that his game "is still not 100%" but celebrated the victory in a match where Borges came to dominate with key breaks. Defending champion Sinner showed mental resilience after a difficult start and avoided a surprise on center court at the All England Club.
The match started with Borges breaking Sinner's serve in the fourth game of the first set, but the Italian reacted and forced the tie-break. There, Borges had two consecutive leads, but Sinner chained four points in a row to take the set. The Portuguese, who came into the match with a 12-5 record in 2026, maintained his intensity in the second set, where he again took the lead with a break in the third game.
