Jannik Sinner released interesting words to the media after the good victory in the derby against Lorenzo Musetti at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, which earned him access to the semifinals. Sinner analyzed: “According to Musetti, do I have the number one character? I’m pleased, I think I still have something to improve to get there.
However, I feel much more mentally solid on the court than a year ago. It’s the third in a row in a Master 1000…means a lot to me.” The Italian reflected on one aspect of the game: “Tennis is becoming very fast, there’s not much time to play defense.
There will always be those who play better on clay, for example Alcaraz who has the ability to shoot a lot of energy. And Lorenzo himself, even if this time he didn’t feel well on the pitch and didn’t serve very well. He can win against anyone, as he proved by beating Djokovic.”
Sinner on his next opponent: Holger Rune
Sinner is already looking forward to the next match on Court Rainier III: “They are interesting matches for me, it’s important to understand how I play against other young players.
It was also a useful match against Musetti, because we will still play against each other many times. Italian tennis is in excellent hands, also considering Sonego and Fognini who always has incredible talent.” The improvements from every point of view continue, as confirmed by the 21-year-old himself: “I took a step forward on the physical side, in two days after the United States I recovered and here I started playing well early.
The match with Hurkacz certainly made me it helped a lot. I proved that I can raise the bar overnight. Against Rune it will be a different match, he is physically strong and is very aggressive, the key this time could be the answer.” Sinner feels the pressure but remarks: “There’s a lot of it, but playing tennis is something I want to do.
I want to take the field and win matches. I look a lot at myself, at the details that make me grow. The energy of the people gives me so much, like here in Monte-Carlo where there are so many Italians. They are important tournaments for me (like Rome) precisely because of the atmosphere.”
