Jannik Sinner - Yannick Hanfmann predictions and free betting tips [01/07/2024]

The Italian Jannik Sinner and the German Yannick Hanfmann will clash rackets in the 1st round of Wimbledon on Monday, 1 July. 

Jannik Sinner

The 22-year-old Italian tennis player is the world No. 1. Sinner is having the best season of his career. Furthermore, he kicked off the year by winning his maiden Grand Slam title. In January, Jannik triumphed at the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final after a five-set battle - 3:6, 3:6, 6:4, 6:4, 6:3. He didn't stop there. At his next tournament in Rotterdam, he claimed the trophy once again.

At Indian Wells, Jannik reached the semi-finals but fell to Carlos Alcaraz - 6:1, 3:6, 2:6. In March, he secured victory in Miami, easily dispatching Grigor Dimitrov in the decisive match - 6:3, 6:1. In Monte Carlo, Stefanos Tsitsipas halted his progress to the final - 4:6, 6:3, 4:6. In the second Grand Slam tournament of the season, Sinner also showcased his class. The world No. 1 advanced to the semi-finals of Roland Garros, losing to Carlos Alcaraz in a gruelling match - 6:2, 3:6, 6:3, 4:6, 3:6. Jannik arrives in London with a title, having won the grass-court tournament in Halle.

His statistics are astounding: he has only lost three times this year (twice to Carlos Alcaraz, once to Stefanos Tsitsipas). Last year at Wimbledon, the Italian reached the semi-finals, where he lost to Novak Djokovic. In 2024, Jannik Sinner is the tournament's main favourite.

Yannick Hanfmann

The 32-year-old German ranks 95th in the ATP rankings. His highest career position was 45th in 2023. This season, he has significantly dropped in the rankings. This year, he can only boast of a quarter-final appearance in Cordoba, where he lost to Luciano Darderi - 6:2 (2:7), 1:6. Moreover, top players didn't compete in Argentina. His path was via Roman Burruchaga (144th in the world) and Juan Varillas (162nd in the world). Overall, he has never claimed an ATP-level title. He crashed out of his most recent tournament in Mallorca, losing in the 1st round to Adam Walton - 5:7, 2:6.

Statistics show that the German has lost 86% of his previous matches against top-50 players on grass courts. Additionally, Hanfmann has never advanced past the 1st round of Wimbledon. This month, he is participating in his 3rd grass-court tournament, with only one victory to his name.

Head-to-Head

The only previous encounter between the players was in the first round of the 2023 US Open. Sinner won in straight sets - 6:3, 6:1, 6:1.

Prediction for Sinner vs Hanfmann

Jannik Sinner is the clear favourite. Statistically, the Italian hasn't lost in his last 36 matches against opponents outside the top 20. He is currently in the best shape of his career. In London, he will do everything to improve on his semi-final finish from last year. The recent title he won will boost his confidence. Hanfmann is not only lower in rank but also in poor form. First-round exits are nothing new for him. This tradition will continue at Wimbledon.