
As Jannik Sinner walks through the Australian Open, many surely glance at him and wonder how to defeat a player who currently seems unbeatable. The end of the season he had a few months ago showcased a phenomenal tennis player, capable of making history. He dominated each and every one of his opponents, with only Alcaraz managing to make him bend the knee in the last five months. In this early 2025, the Italian seems to have not taken his foot off the accelerator.
After overcoming a challenging first round that for many would have been a tough nut to crack against Jarry, Sinner headed to the press room to talk about his feelings and responded when asked about Nico's words the other day, in the lead-up to the match, where he spoke about the difference in treatment between his doping positive and Sinner's. Sinner didn't hesitate to speak his mind.
Initial impressions
It was a tough match, especially the first two sets. They could have gone his way, but I'm very happy with how I handled the situation.
Fourth player to win 15 matches on hard courts in Grand Slams
It's incredible to be there alongside names like Agassi, Federer, or Djokovic. I just try to create my own story. I like hard courts. I like these conditions. Especially when it's not too hot, like today.
On being in the tournament as the defending champion
It's a bit different from usual. This is a special place for me, and it's great to be back in Melbourne. Many things have happened both on and off the court. Now, the pressure is different, but I like it.
On Jarry's match
He played very, very well in the first two sets. Especially in the way he served in crucial moments. Also, from the baseline, he returned very well, being very aggressive. He could have lost the first two sets. You never know. I managed the tiebreaks very well. A set can slip away very quickly in these conditions.
Jarry and the comments he made about him before the match and the doping positive
I am honest, and I don't know the details of his case. It's difficult for me to say what happened. I can't speak about differences in treatment. There is a protocol. It's not my fault if the protocol didn't function correctly. I feel sorry for the players going through these kinds of things, but I don't know the differences between my case and his. I only know what happened to me. And that is still happening to me. In the end, I was judged innocent. The amount they found in my body is less than one billionth of a gram. I don't know how his case was handled.
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