Asked about Sinner's shocking defeat in Halle, his huge friend Jack Draper – who is playing at Queen's this week – replied sincerely: "I don't know the stats well, but my coach told me that Jannik hasn't lost to any other player other than Alcaraz in recent months.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner was upended by Alexander Bublik 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round at the Halle grass-court tournament

After a grueling few weeks that culminated in an epic five-set Roland Garros final a draining title defense in Halle, world no. 1 Jannik Sinner is finally ready to press pause button.