Sinner: "I have spent sleepless nights during this time"

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Jannik Sinner wants to defend the title at the ATP Beijing and he is getting closer to achieving his goal after defeating Jiri Lehecka and reaching the semifinals. The world number 1 is staying very focused on his tennis and on improving every day, as he has been doing for months. However, with everything that has happened regarding his doping case and the recent appeal from the World Anti-Doping Agency, each of his victories holds much more merit. In a press conference, Sinner talked about the very difficult situation he is facing and how he is handling it.

- Sensations from his match with Lehecka

"I felt I had started the match very well, with good confidence. Then I had some very quick opportunities in the second set that I didn't take advantage of. He is a very tough player to face; he hits the ball very hard when he serves well. I tried to stay mentally there when I was 4-6 down in the tie-break. I am happy to have won in two sets and to be back in the semis here."

- Goal: improve at the net

"There is no doubt that Jiri is a very aggressive player. When he goes for a ball at high speed, it is a very difficult ball to control. Of course, I could have done better, especially at 6-5 in the second set. I had a couple of easy forehands when he was at the net. I missed the chances, and when you don't take them, you risk losing the set. Although I am not thinking about it during the match, it is definitely something I will work on."

- How have you been able to maintain focus on tennis with everything that has happened regarding your doping case?

"Firstly, it is not a situation I would like to be in; it is very delicate, difficult, and also different. All I know is I try to remind myself that I have done nothing wrong, which already puts me in an advantageous position. Of course, I have spent sleepless nights during this time, and now it won't be easy again. I am disappointed to be back in this situation, but I am just trying to stay focused somehow on my work and try to do everything possible to be ready for every match I play. But yes, it is a tough time for me and also for my team. I am keeping those close to me who know me well and know me as a person; they know me."

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