Sinner defends the French public: "They have been very, very respectful"

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 29 May 2025 | 18.11

Sinner defends French audience: "They have been very, very respectful". Photo: Getty

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Jannik Sinner continues to impress at this Roland Garros 2025, arriving as one of the top contenders for the title. With two victories already showcasing the high level at which he enters the second Grand Slam of the year, despite the three-month competition pause due to his doping case.

The world number one advances through the main draw of the Parisian tournament at a cruising speed, this time surpassing Richard Gasquet in their final career encounter. During the press conference, Sinner talked about the French player and also addressed the controversy with the local audience.

Richard Gasquet's Farewell

"I had it in mind before the match, but it was a very nice moment. I got to know him a bit off the court as well. He's a very nice person, surrounded by great people. He's had an incredible career. He played in a very difficult era, the best era of tennis, and achieved incredible results, incredibly talented player. It's great to share this moment with him, and of course, I wish him all the best in his new stage."

About the French Audience

"I played two matches, both against French players, and they have been very, very respectful. When you play here against a French player, the atmosphere is a bit different. It's the same when I play in Italy. There are people who shout a bit, but it's normal. I feel it's more off the central court, or on Suzanne Lenglen, where it's a bit more chaotic. I watched some matches there, and it can get very noisy in a way.

It's true that French players have more support here because we are in Paris, we are in France. When you play against American players at the US Open, it's the same. And when you play against Australian players at the Australian Open, it's the same. It's normal. I enjoy it a lot. The most important thing is to play a good match. That's why people come to watch tennis, and that should be the most important thing".

Differences between Night and Day Sessions

"It's very different. In the afternoon, the ball bounces less. You can be a bit more aggressive and play a bit flatter because the ball doesn't bounce as much as today. It also depends on whether it's sunny or cloudy, for example. Today has been sometimes a bit cloudy and sometimes sunny. It changes very, very fast, so they are different conditions. It's good to have played now two matches in different conditions, so I know a bit how to prepare for matches".

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