Sinner: "After the match against Holger, I got a blood test"

The Italian demonstrated his physical improvement by comfortably defeating Alex de Miñaur in the Australian Open quarterfinals. "I'm not perfect yet, but..."

Mónica Barberán Munera | 22 Jan 2025 | 14.20
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Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open 2025. Photo: Getty
Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open 2025. Photo: Getty

The 2025 Australian Open already knows its semifinalists after a day in which the defending champion showcased his best tennis to eliminate the local player, Alex de Miñaur. It could only be Jannik Sinner making his mark, showing that he is performing at 100% and advancing to a round where he will face Ben Shelton. The world number 1 met with the media after his victory over the Australian to discuss his health, his liking for the conditions in Melbourne, and his upcoming opponent.

- Will you continue to skip tournaments before the Australian Open?

"It depends, it depends on the end of the year. Playing fewer tournaments, maybe, or the Davis Cup. The last two years I played the Davis Cup and we finished very late. It doesn't make sense to play tournaments before the Australian Open because the preseason is very short."

- About your health after feeling unwell in your previous match against Rune

"I feel the illness has gone. This morning I felt much better. Playing in the afternoon helped me a bit. I've rested well the last two nights, so now I feel much better. After the match against Holger, I had a blood test. Everything is fine. Sometimes you don't feel well one day, but today I woke up feeling much better. Playing without heat helps, especially when you feel this way. I'm not perfectly fine yet, but it's not something I worry about; in a couple of days, I'll be fine."

- Benefits of playing at night

"There are pros and cons. Obviously, I prefer it when it's not so hot. The conditions are different during the day. For example, today there was a lot of wind. In the afternoon, the wind died down a bit, making it easier to play. When I played the second round in the afternoon, there was a lot of wind, so it varies. On the other hand, it also depends on the type of opponent you have in front of you; every day is different. I like the daytime sessions because if you win, you have a bit more time to recover. Although I also like the night sessions because against certain players it's a bit different. Whatever it is, I try to be prepared for everything."

- Now in the semis, does it feel different from last year?

"Each time is different. You always remember the first times, and when you do it again, you continue to be very happy to be here. We never take things for granted. I'm happy to be here and to try to play good tennis when it matters. That's it, right? I like the conditions, and the crowd is amazing. Today, they were very respectful, and knowing that I played against Alex, it's not easy. I'm trying to enjoy this moment, and we'll see how it goes."

- About Shelton

"It will be a tough match. He's one of the players with the best serve on the circuit. He's very aggressive and versatile. He can come to the net or stay back. We'll have to see, also how the conditions are. It will be a tough match for both of us. We know each other a bit more now. We have had tough matches last year, so we'll see what happens."

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