Sinner warns Draper: "A semifinal is different from a first round, let's see who handles that better"

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There are days at the office when you have to win without shining, and that was the case for Jannik Sinner in his last match of the US Open 2024. Like he did in the first major of the season, the Italian found the formula to defeat Daniil Medvedev and earn a chance to fight for something big. Now he will face Jack Draper in the semifinals, a rival who was widely asked about in the press conference and whom he pointed out as a more dangerous player than he appears. Can Jannik use his experience in these tournaments to come out with the title in New York? According to his speech, that factor should be crucial for the events yet to unfold this weekend.

Victory over Medvedev

“It was a difficult match, but I am happy to be in the next round. Obviously, we know each other quite well, so it is always a tough match. There were many tactical keys, although the early break in the first and third sets helped me a lot for confidence, especially after what happened in the second set. Staying in there at all times also helped me a lot after not converting so many break points. I am happy with how I handled the situation, it is very tough to face him, I think it was a great match on both sides. The fourth set was the most difficult, with a different score, considering all things I would say I am leaving happy”.

Leaving behind the doping noise

“I have my team and people close to me, you know, they know me well, they know that I always seek refuge in people who know me and believe in me. It is a very important part of the process, so I am happy to have them with me, both on and off the court. At first, everything was harder, until from a certain day onwards everything got better. I am happy with that, let's see now what I can do in the semifinals”.

Draper in the semifinals

“We know each other quite well, it will be interesting on Friday. I do not remember if we played against each other as juniors, but I am sure I watched him play, although we were not friends back then, this was after playing in Queen’s. It will be a very tough match, he has not lost a set yet and he is playing very well, serving very well and hitting very hard. I am looking forward to it, I hope it will be a great match”.

Do you see yourself as a favorite for the title?

“Anyone in the semifinals or quarterfinals deserves to be there, no victory is given away here, you always have to find a solution against each opponent. That is what I try to do in my case. Now the matches are a bit different, although the feelings before a semifinal are not so different. I am lucky to have played with those feelings already, but we will see, it will be interesting to see. I am happy to be in this position, trying to play great tennis, but Jack is also playing incredibly well. He might be playing his best tennis ever, so it will be very tough”.

Compliments to his next rival

“He serves very well, hits the forehand and backhand very solidly. He is a very good player overall, he does a lot of serve and volley, tries to come to the net. There are many things he is doing right, that's why he is in the semifinals of a Grand Slam, although these types of matches are always tough, no matter who comes through. He is also moving very well, in general, it will be a tough match for both, especially mentally. A semifinal is different from a first or second round, so we will see who handles that better, I am looking forward to it. I played against him a while ago at Queen’s, so it is nice to see our progress, to see how we grew as players and as people”.

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