Sinner: "It's very nice to end the season like this, speaking on the court"
After winning his eighth title and securing his 70th victory, the Italian reflected on his season and discussed the keys to continue that way next year.
With just one tournament left to finish the season, we've run out of words to define the 2024 being signed by Jannik Sinner. More titles than anyone, more victories than anyone, and more formidable than ever. At 23, the Italian showed once again at the ATP Finals in Turin that he is ready for any challenge, even for consistency. After becoming his country's first Master, the world No. 1 analyzed his strengths this week and what he believes he can still refine in the coming months. A privileged tennis player with a privileged mind.
The best tennis of his life?
“It's a good question […] For sure, this has been a week of high quality, starting from the beginning, trying to understand the court's rhythm, which then increased gradually, which is normal because each day it gets worn out. I just tried to play the best tennis possible at each moment, something I believe I achieved. The crowd helped me a lot; it has undoubtedly been one of the most special weeks I've experienced on a tennis court. I'm very happy to have won this trophy.”
Goals for 2025
“It's hard to say now. My goal right now is to assimilate everything I've won this season. I didn't start with a specific goal of winning a Grand Slam, being number 1, or anything like that. Next year will be the same: whatever we can win, we will win, and from the rest, we will learn. I think this mindset helped us throughout this season, always trying to raise the level at specific moments. I'm very happy right now; it's a very pleasant way to end the season, with many victories and many titles. I like to speak on the tennis court.”
Hasn't reached his full potential yet
“I still believe I have room for improvement. Today, at times, I served very well, but it wasn't the case throughout the tournament. There are still certain shots and points where I see that I can improve, but they are small details. the closer you get to the maximum level, the more important these details are, they make more of a difference. I'm not looking to be the first in anything; they are just statistics. what I'm always trying to do is improve as a player and understand what I can do better. This week, I always felt the ball very well, even in training, everything was very easy. The connection with the crowd was also incredible; we'll see how it goes next year; no one can predict the future.”
A lot to defend next season
“I will face it the same way as this season: staying calm, connecting with my team, taking everything seriously but also relaxed, in both senses. You need to have a good balance; we'll see how it goes. In our lives, there will always be many first times, no matter if it happens at a Grand Slam or elsewhere; all you have to do is be yourself and understand what works and what doesn't. This will be a problem in Melbourne; I don't know how I'm going to react or how I'm going to play. What I'm sure of is that I will prepare in the best possible way, just as we do in all tournaments. I always say that tennis is unpredictable; you never know what can happen, but everything will be fine if mentally I place everything in its place.”
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