"Sinner reflects on what he has learned in the last few months"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 29 Aug 2024 | 22.28

Jannik Sinner Advances to Third Round of US Open 2024. Photo: gettyimages.

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It is often said that life's great lessons come from overcoming tough times, and Jannik Sinner seems fully determined to make that true in his case. After securing his spot in the third round of the US Open 2024, the world number 1 delved into some psychologically profound matters, such as his distancing from social media.

Every press conference that Jannik Sinner holds at this US Open 2024 will inevitably involve questions about the process he had to go through to prove his innocence regarding the two positive doping tests he had in March. Following an impressive display against Alex Michelsen to earn his ticket to the third round, the Italian calmly and maturely addressed various thorny issues posed by journalists.

- Evaluation of his match against Michelsen and the possibility of hiring a new physiotherapist

"I noticed an improvement in my tennis compared to the first round. Having a day to train has helped me a lot, and I will continue working hard to understand the best possible way to compete on these courts," said the man who will now face Christopher O´Connell. There was also talk about the potential replacement of his physiotherapist. "I don't want to talk too much about that, but I know it's not easy to find two people to add to the team at this point in the season. I hope to have news by the end of the tournament," he concluded.

- Handling negative messages on social media

"It's clear that there is a good side to social media, but also a dark side. The truth is, I try to spend as little time as possible on them because it seems to operate on compliments when things are going well and indiscriminate attacks as soon as something goes wrong. It is important to have a family and a circle that knows you well and offers you the real values you need at all times," he commented.

Jannik wanted to delve a bit deeper, referring to the issues that can arise from hate messages for young individuals. "When you are young, you care a lot about your reputation, and everything said about you seems important. That's why I always advise all athletes to have people around who love and value them for who they are as individuals, not just as athletes," he asserted.

- What he has learned from the challenging process experienced in recent months

"Apart from realizing who my true friends are, I would say all this will allow me to grow as a person. It has made me understand how important life is beyond tennis because our routine is hitting a ball and going to the gym. Then, you see people who are sick, and you realize that what matters in life is being surrounded by good people and having health. I will never stop fighting on the court; tennis is key to me and has shaped me as a person. I hope this whole period will help me in the future on all levels," he commented.

- Kyrgios' comments and the possibility of being interviewed by him

"I don't want to respond to what he said; everyone is free to comment as they wish. If he interviews me, it will surely be a different experience, but I don't know. I'm usually very relaxed and not resentful; I quickly forget things," concluded Jannik Sinner as he continues his journey in this US Open 2024.

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