Sinner: "I'm glad to face Alcaraz before Roland Garros and Wimbledon"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 17 May 2025 | 00.22

Jannik Sinner, showdown with Alcaraz. Photo: gettyimages

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A wolf may put on a sheep's clothing, but will always reveal its most voracious version. Jannik Sinner tries to relieve pressure before the final of the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz. His reflections in the press conference after the victory over Paul highlight the strategic intelligence of the world number 1.

Anyone who might have thought that it would be difficult for Jannik Sinner to get into competitive rhythm after three months off has encountered a clear reality. The Italian is a special player, a budding legend capable of winning matches in any circumstances and reaching the final of the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025. Once there, he gladly surrenders the favoritism to Carlos Alcaraz and admits to being happy to measure himself against the Spaniard before two of the season's major events.

"I am very proud of how I managed to turn a match around in which I didn't feel good at the beginning. I always believed in my chances, kept fighting, and made some tactical adjustments that allowed me to reverse the match. I won more with heart than with tennis," warned a Sinner who is fully aware that everything can change rapidly. "Game conditions greatly alter the sensations on the court, and I am aware that in tennis everything can change very quickly, both when things are going well and when they are going badly," he asserted.

- Sinner approaches his duel with Alcaraz as a test to see where his level is and what he needs to improve

Asked incessantly about his clash with Carlos Alcaraz, the Italian evaded questions regarding favoritism but admitted to being very happy to confront this match here, in the final of the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025. "It's very beneficial for me to play against Carlos before Roland Garros and Wimbledon, I'm glad because it will serve as a benchmark to know what aspects I need to improve and have a clear idea of what my current level is," he stated.

"Our matches are always exciting; we play at a very high level and motivate each other to be better. In any case, this match is different because I approach it in a special way since I feel that it's already a great tournament for me, regardless of what happens on Sunday. It's always special to face Carlos because we know each other very well; I am clear that I need my best level if I want to have a chance to beat him," noted a Jannik Sinner who is already thinking about the final of the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025.

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