Tennis: Sinner looks to Wimbledon after first grass title

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 24 - Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner said he is relishing the prospect of playing at Wimbledon after winning the first-grass court title of his career in Halle on Sunday in his first tournament since becoming the World No.
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    The 22-year-old defeated his doubles partner Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(8), 7-6(2) to lift the ATP 500 trophy.
    "I'm just looking forward to it," the Australian Open champion said, referring to Wimbledon.
    "Last year I made the semis, I played some good tennis.
    "So let's see what's coming this year.
    "I'm more confident for sure. And on this surface, obviously the grass might be a bit different from here and Wimbledon.
    "But I have one week now to prepare for it, so hopefully it's going to be a good tournament." Sinner's compatriots Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori beat Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 7-6(3), 7-6(5) to take the men's doubles title in Halle, continuing their hit form after they reached the finals the Australian Open and Roland Garros.
    But Lorenzo Musetti lost 6-1, 7-6(8) to American Tommy Paul in the final at Queen's. (ANSA).