Sinner talks about how he is physically after his debut in Cincinnati

Mónica Barberán Munera | 15 Aug 2024 | 10.19

Jannik Sinner at the ATP in Cincinnati 2024. Photo: Getty

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The world number 1 already has his first victory in the ATP Cincinnati, a tournament where Jannik Sinner admits not feeling very comfortable with the conditions. So far, the Italian has laid the groundwork after defeating Alex Michelsen, with Jordan Thompson up next. Despite the victory, Sinner is dealing with hip issues that have been more troublesome than he would like. How did he feel in this first encounter?

"I definitely thought my first match was a quality challenge. Alex served very well and played solid tennis from the baseline. He's a very young player, and I foresee a bright future for him. From my perspective, it was a tough match. I can improve physically, of course, but today I felt good. I moved much better, my hip reacted well, and I'm pleased with that. Now I'll have a rest day, which is good for me, and I hope to be ready for Friday's challenge," said Sinner in a press conference as reported by Ubitennis.

- Why doesn't this tournament favor his tennis?

"I would say it's due to the general tournament conditions, although this year I've felt that everything is a bit different. The court is a bit faster. Last year, on the other hand, the ball bounced more. These things can change very quickly. It also depends on whether you play during the day or at night. In general, I think today was a good test for me, also mentally. I tried to stay calm, especially in the most critical moments of the match, so it was a positive day in that respect."

- Evaluation of his season at this point, is he still as motivated as he was at the beginning of 2024?

"I feel the moment remains positive. I've had very consistent results, reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, quarterfinals in Montreal, all while not being completely physically recovered. My goal is to do the best I can, and I don't dwell so much on what I did in the past or at the beginning of the year, which surely could give me more confidence. Things can change very quickly, so I try to stay positive whenever I can. Of course, playing at the highest level for a year is not easy; there will always be a couple of moments when you may falter a bit, but with the right mindset, you can bounce back. So, I'm trying to do that, and then we'll see."

- His forehand, crucial against Michelsen

"I felt it was a very important shot to play against him. He's a very smart player, using his backhand very effectively. So I tried to put more pressure with the forehand when I had the chance. Obviously, the court is quite slippery and fast, so the flatter you can play sometimes, the better. I tried to vary the shots, playing some higher balls with a bit more top spin, trying to disrupt the rhythm. Certainly, the forehand turned out to be a very important shot today."

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