Sinner confesses: "It has been tough times lately"

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Jannik Sinner has ended up being the champion at ATP Cincinnati 2024. Despite coming in as one of the top favorites, the Italian was concerning due to those hip issues that were resurfacing. The world number one analyzes his final against Frances Tiafoe, his record in title fights, and how he sees himself going into the US Open.

"It has been a very tough week, but I am very happy with today's match. Mentally it was tough. Both of us were very tired from the semifinals, but I managed to win the crucial points. I am proud of how I handled the situation. I had several ups and downs in the last few days, faced challenges in every match, and I am happy to have overcome them. It is important for me to recover and be ready for the US Open. I am content with where I stand and hope to display good tennis also in New York."

First title in Cincinnati

"It means a lot to me. Right now, it is challenging to process it. I was very focused throughout the match, winning crucial points, especially in the first set. In the second, I broke him early, and it was easier with my serve. Physically, I feel a bit better today compared to yesterday. I have recovered quite well, even though both of us had tough matches in the semis," explained Jannik to Tennis Channel.

"In the first game, I was 15-40 down. When you start like that, saving break points, it is a good feeling. I felt I had opportunities in return games, that I was failing in execution, but the choice was right. That gave me the confidence to continue. The tiebreak was a crucial moment where I played solidly."

Record of 15-4 in finals

"I take it as if it were a normal day, trying to enjoy it. It is hard to describe because what I feel is a bit different. I had to be focused on the court. It has been tough times lately missing out on the Olympics, it hurts. Winning as many matches as possible before the US Open is important to me. When you do not feel 100% physically, you have to be there mentally. It has been a tough few weeks for me."

About the hip issues

"Yesterday I went to bed very late, there is a lot of work. I could not sleep well at night, but these things happen, and you have to accept them. I knew Frances also finished late, later than me, and you keep these things in mind. Anything can happen in the final, the feelings are more special."

Do you feel like a favorite for the US Open?

"Winning a Masters 1000 means you have played good tennis. I am happy to win the tournament before the US Open, but we will see. It is a similar feeling to Wimbledon when winning Halle. I have had great victories here in Cincinnati; let's see what I can do in New York. I am relaxed, confident to arrive and adapt to the conditions."

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