"I'm surprised they let me continue playing considering the rule about being dressed in all white," the world number one said in the victory interview, according to SVT, referring to his bloody shoes.
The 24-year-old Sinner, who was overcome by the heat at the French Open, is the reigning Wimbledon champion. He won Monday's match 4–6, 6–3, 6–7 (6–8), 6–2, 6–3.
For Norwegian Casper Ruud, seeded 11th, it's game over. He lost in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz of Poland. Ruud has never gone beyond the second round at Wimbledon.
