Jannik Sinner had to work hard (7-6(2), 6-3) to defeat a resilient Fran Cerúndolo, who eventually succumbed, allowing the Italian to advance to the quarterfinals of the ATP Rome. Speaking about the feelings after this commendable victory, he stated courtside, "Obviously, it has been a great challenge for me. Especially now, at this moment, trying to get used to so many difficult situations on the court [...] I am very happy. I feel I have raised my level. In terms of the game, I felt a bit better. It has been a very long day. The crowd has helped me a lot today. I am happy to progress," said the world number one.
Jannik Sinner after beating Cerundolo in Rome
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 13, 2025
“He’s a very tough competitor. Obviously a great challenge for me. Especially now in this moment, trying to get used to so many difficult situations on the court. I was up a break in the first set. Then when he broke me back, I just… pic.twitter.com/S4TyXdA7cE
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