McEnroe and Chris Evert both have picked Alcaraz to defend his title with Sinner coming in (barely) behind him in their view.
When asked about their predictions yesterday:
Mac: "I would still say in my view, Alcaraz is the guy who will win Wimbledon, but I think Sinner’s just right there just behind him... Alcaraz has the better volleys and more variety so I put him as the favorite. I don't believe Djokovic will be a factor, I stand by my prediction at the beginning of the year he will not win a major this year."
Evert: "Yeah, I think you’re right on the money. I think grass is so suited to Alcaraz’s game because he can improvise, be flexible, and show the variety in his game.
I think that Sinner is great but still has to work out the kinks in his grass game. I couldn’t believe how hard he was hitting the ball at the French Open. He pops that ball, and has power. He’s really improved his movement in and out of the corners, the way he was sliding on the clay in and out of the corners. He’s working on his all-court game, but he's still behind Carlos in that area.
I still think there’s not the finesse with Sinner, there’s not as much confidence because Carlos just beat him at the French Open. Alcaraz won the French Open and he won Wimbledon last year. I mean, Sinner’s got to have that in the back of his head."