Sinner: "We were a little tired after the Shanghai final"
The Italian talked about his victory over the Serbian in the semifinals of the 'Six Kings Slam' and how everyone is taking this exhibition tournament seriously.
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic once again, after their recent clash in the Shanghai final a few days ago. This time, the Italian did it to reach the final of the 'Six Kings Slam' exhibition tournament 'Six Kings Slam', in a match that turned out to be tougher than initially anticipated. Following the victory, the world number 1 spoke about his performance, his composure on the court, and how seriously he is taking this tournament despite it being an exhibition.
- Another victory over Nole within 4 days
"We played a final in Shanghai not long ago; I feel like both of us were a bit tired, making some mistakes. But, well, I was just trying to be there; we all love playing here. I want to thank everyone for coming; that's why we are here; this is an incredible atmosphere."
- Did you panic when you lost your serve in the third set?
"Well, maybe from the outside it looked like that, but from the inside, I was a bit, but it's normal. That game could change very quickly; I missed a couple of volleys, and he hit some very good shots. I was just trying to reset as quickly as possible, so I'm pleased with how I managed the match. We'll see what happens on Saturday, but I hope it will be a great match. That's why we are all here."
- Not just an exhibition
"It has been a tough match. I think we all try to raise our level, trying to play each point as best as possible. Obviously, it's never easy, but yes, we take it very seriously, trying to improve our game and also for our upcoming matches. We know each other quite well now, no matter who we play against; we're all trying to give our best."
- Calm inside and out
"Yes, I'm usually quite calm like today. I also get nervous sometimes, I can't control myself when I'm a bit tired, so it's good that I have another chance on Saturday. I may not be at my best or the freshest, but I'll do my best, and then, as we said, we'll try to put on a good show for all of you."
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