Jannik Sinner will be well aware that he is the favourite to win his Wimbledon semi-final match against Novak Djokovic.
However, to downplay the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s chances is a risky move given how, historically, he has never done what was expected of him.
Throughout his entire career, the Serbian has defied the odds time and time again, and continues to do so even now at 39 years of age.
Novak Djokovic will need all the help he can get though, and the Wimbledon scheduling organisers have certainly not boosted his odds with their latest decision.
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Instead, Jannik Sinner is the one who will be thanking them, as it has played right into his hands.
After all, with blistering heat expected to return to England, he and Djokovic have inexplicably been scheduled as second on Centre Court, behind Arthur Fery and Alexander Zverev.
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This is a really odd decision regardless of who it benefits, as both Sinner and his legendary opponent had already been afforded an extra day of rest because of how the schedule fell.
But, perhaps more importantly, it should see them avoid the hottest part of the day.
Sinner suffered a dramatic collapse at Roland Garros, as he conspired to lose his second-round match despite leading by two sets to love and 5-1 up in the third.
The projected weather forecast in Wimbledon should worry Jannik Sinner
Today is going to be a sweltering day for those playing, with all four of the women’s singles semi-final matches scheduled.
However, whilst the 33-degree temperature is brutal for anyone, tomorrow could be even tougher.
After all, there are light winds reported, which could provide some respite.
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Tomorrow, when Sinner and Djokovic will play, this drops to a mere gentle breeze, whilst temperatures remain at 31 degrees.
During his loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo at Roland Garros, the Italian wilted as temperatures reached highs of 32 degrees; worryingly close to tomorrow’s predicted forecast.
The longer Fery’s match with Zverev goes on, the better for Sinner.
