"Sinner: "In my improvement as a tennis player and person, Djokovic has been crucial""

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 6 Jun 2025 | 23.59

Jannik Sinner's words after defeating Djokovic. Photo: gettyimages

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Emotional and intense press conference offered by Jannik Sinner minutes after his straight-sets victory over Novak Djokovic. The newly crowned finalist of Roland Garros 2025 appeared before the media to discuss his feelings ahead of the final against Carlos Alcaraz, but also about what it means to him to have defeated the Serbian in Paris.

A flawless machine on the court, an impeccable human being off it. Jannik Sinner seems to forget, during the press conference, the automatisms and cold-blooded nature typical of an Artificial Intelligence with which he dismantles his opponents, elevating tennis to a level of fine engineering where everything functions like a perfect mechanism, presenting himself as approachable with insightful reflections. He did the same after reaching the final of Roland Garros 2025, thanks to his victory over Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals, of whom he spoke at length.

- Assessment of the match against Djokovic at Roland Garros 2025

"It was a very tough challenge, all of you could see the intensity of the match. I tried to stay strong mentally, not lose focus at any moment, and maintain a good level of intensity. I am very happy to reach the final after beating a player like Novak; it's impressive to see him play at this level. I am glad to have closed it out in straight sets because I felt that he could emerge at any moment, and his experience in a fourth or fifth set would have been crucial," explained the Italian.

"Playing against Novak is stressful because you feel that everything can change at any moment, even if you are giving your best. The key is to stay calm, understand the crucial moments of the match, and bring out your best there. I think what I did best was everything related to the mental aspect," he remarked.

- Djokovic's praise for his game and potential retirement from professional tennis

"I feel fortunate to have been able to train many times with him. I will always say how kind he is to everyone; I think people don't fully grasp his personality. He is very kind, always tries to help others. I have learned a lot from him, watched videos of his tennis to improve my performance. Novak has been crucial for my development as a tennis player, but also as a person. Hopefully, this was not his last match in Paris because tennis still needs him. He is a great role model for all," analyzed the Italian.

- Rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz

"Only time will tell if we establish a rivalry like the Big 3, but what I can say is that he makes me a better player, pushes me beyond my limits, and forces me to understand what I can do to beat him in the upcoming matches. Tennis needs rivalries like this," he commented before evaluating the recent changes in his game.

"I believe I am a solid player but, at the same time, unpredictable in my shots. That prevents my opponents from finding a clear solution to my game. I feel that I have improved a lot compared to last year on clay courts; that's part of the process, and I only hope that I can say the same next year. I think in hard work, results are just a consequence of it," he analyzed before explaining what makes playing with Alcaraz special.

"Playing against him in a Grand Slam final is going to be very special. The big matches are fun to play, although they can also be trying. We are young, talented, each different from the other. It will be interesting to see how everything unfolds. As in any great rivalry, things are based on a tactical study of what you can do, but you have to account for variations because things can change. You have to be prepared for everything," argued an enthusiastic Jannik Sinner about his presence in the final of Roland Garros 2025.

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