Sinner: "I am in an uncomfortable position, it is difficult to play in these circumstances"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 13 Oct 2024 | 16.43

Jannik Sinner talks about his difficulties with doping. Photo: gettyimages.

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Geniuses also suffer, and not everything that glitters is gold. That's what emerges from the words of Jannik Sinner in the press conference after winning the 2024 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai. The Italian spoke candidly about the unease he feels regarding the unresolved doping case and expressed pride in himself for continuing to win.

It's chilling to think that Jannik Sinner is having the best season of his career with the looming threat of a possible doping sanction overhead, causing mental strain. Though the Italian may seem like an icy man, he acknowledged in the press conference, just minutes after defeating Novak Djokovic with tremendous consistency in the final of the 2024 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai. His words are invaluable.

- Importance of His Victory in Shanghai

"It has been a very special day being surrounded by legends. There was a unique atmosphere with Federer, Ferrero, and Alcaraz in the stands. It's never easy to face Novak in a final, and I think I handled all the circumstances perfectly. I am very happy to be the champion, but there are still goals to achieve in the remaining season. I want to continue improving as a tennis player, and hopefully, more significant successes will come my way," the Italian stated.

- Aspect of His Game that has Improved the Most this Year

"I feel physically prepared to maintain a much higher intensity of play for longer than before. I have also made great progress in the mental aspect, accepting the adversities that arise and remaining calm to come out stronger. I try to incorporate new elements into my game and maintain confidence in the process, even if there are defeats along the way. I have matured a lot, and I believe all of this will continue to help me next year," declared the world number 1.

- Mental Management of the Stress Generated by the Unresolved Doping Case

"It has been a very, very difficult year for me due to the extremely complicated circumstances I have had to experience. I have lost my smile for many parts of the season because of everything that is happening, and it's not easy to compete like this. I try to stay calm and deploy the best possible energy. The key is to have under control what can be controlled, accepting with naturalness and maintaining composure with external issues," he commented.

"Perhaps people think that winning tournaments is not affecting me with these problems, but I am not in a comfortable situation. I wish I could play with more freedom and enjoy much more on the court. I have no choice but to accept it; I try to stay focused and not think about any of that when I'm on the court. What I'm sure of is that success will not change me as a person. I know who I can trust, and I am proud to have them," affirmed Jannik Sinner, the proud champion of the 2024 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner: "Estoy en una posición incómoda, es difícil jugar en estas circunstancias"