With the joy of securing the top spot at the end of the year, but with a focus on the ATP Shanghai 2024 final, where he awaits the opponent between Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz, Jannik Sinner continues to be one of the main protagonists on the circuit. The top seed in the Chinese tournament speaks at a press conference about his recent achievement, about Italy, and analyzes his potential next rival in the fight for the trophy.
Secured Number One
"It's a good feeling, I'm very happy to have achieved it. It has been an incredible season for me, and it's not over yet. Tomorrow a great final awaits me, my first final here in Shanghai. Being the world number one at the end of the year is a dream."
First Italian to achieve this, does it have a special meaning because of that?
"Not really, because I always focus on what I have to do and what I try to achieve. It's very good for Italy because it is a great country; we have everything we need: mountains, beaches, different mentalities... I am very proud to be Italian, to give something back to the fans."
Did you imagine the success of your 2024?
"No, really, because you can't predict the future. I always try to improve as a player. For me, it depends on how you start the season. If you start well, you have much more confidence throughout the year. I try to stay there in every match, trying to find the solution."
Final against Djokovic or Fritz
"If it's Djokovic, we've always had tough matches, he is one of the most challenging opponents in this sport. I would be happy to play a final against him; it makes it more special. If it's Taylor, we came from a Grand Slam final, we know each other a little better. In a way, they are similar. Novak moves better, but it will be a tough match in either case."
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