Sinner Speaks Out on Conditions in Cincinnati

Arriving in Cincinnati, Jannik Sinner stated that he wouldn't be able to find his 100%. The truth is that the Italian appears this Sunday as one of the shiny semifinalists of the draw. It's true that he has only had to play two matches, but Jannik continues with that brutal consistency throughout the year, where he hasn't fallen below the quarterfinals in any tournament he has played.

Now, in these semis, he will have to face a player who could potentially challenge him for the number 1 spot at this stage of the year. Sascha Zverev, without making too much noise, is in a position to get within 500 points of the Italian if he wins the tournament, so there is more at stake this Sunday than just a place in the Cincinnati final.

The Italian spoke to Tennis Channel about how he is approaching this match against Alexander and, above all, how it has been playing with the tremendous wind that has been blowing in Cincinnati these days, slightly affecting the level of play we have been seeing this week.

Playing in Windy Conditions

It was very difficult to play today because of the wind. At times, the wind was terrible. Andrey returns very well, and today I tried to maintain a high serving percentage. I'm happy with how I played because I started the match not feeling great, but gradually got into the rallies from the baseline, and in the third set, I raised my level, although it was a bit tough to close the match.

Changes Since Canada Defeat

I stepped on the court trying to make some changes compared to last week, but with this wind, it was very challenging to find a good balance. I came onto the court with a clear game plan, but quickly had to alter it. With this wind, the first shot was very difficult, and after that, it was challenging to play.

His Form Coming into This Round

I'm not where I would like to be, but I'm happy that I'm fighting, and my mental strength is there. Positive things are happening. I'm in the semifinals, and this Sunday, I'll have the opportunity to showcase my best tennis against a great server.

Thoughts on the Pace of the Cincinnati Courts

I don't like to talk too much about the speed issue. We have to adapt in the best way possible. Normally, it's very challenging to play like this. Last year, the conditions were different, with a ball that bounced much higher. This year, it's a bit faster, the balls are smaller, making them very difficult to control. But we have no choice but to adapt. The wind also complicates everything, making it very hard to play under the current conditions. We just have to adapt.

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