Anyone who says that Sinner's game is not exciting, probably has never picked up a racket

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It had been a long time without news from Martina Trevisan, but her nine-month absence had a significant reason. The former World No. 18 back in 2023 had to undergo surgery due to a heel injury that practically prevented her from even walking. A few weeks ago, she finally returned to the court, winning a match at the WTA 125 Bastad and this week doing the same at the WTA 125 Rome.

Beyond the results, which will come in due time, the current World No. 283 is close to turning 32, but retirement is not on her mind yet. In an interview with fanpage.it, we can hear her talk about how she overcame the injury, how much she missed competing, and what goals she sets for herself at this stage of her career.

Return after nine months

“I am delighted to be back on the circuit; I couldn't wait any longer. From the day after the surgery, all my determination and energy were focused on this moment, the return. I worked very hard during all these months, fighting to get back on the courts as soon as possible. When I finally did it, after so much time away, the feeling is like coming back home."

A complex injury

“The heel problem made it impossible for me, not only to play but also to walk normally during the most acute phases. I tried all kinds of treatments and therapies to avoid surgery, as it would require me to stop for several months. In the end, I realized it was the only definitive solution, so I can finally say that I have relieved myself of a burden because playing with Haglund's syndrome is tremendously destabilizing from an emotional point of view. You never know when it will hurt, so this directly affects your concentration."

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“What I missed the most is the atmosphere that you can only breathe at tournaments, an air of adrenaline, excitement, a desire to win, and motivation to give your best. I also missed that positive tension you feel before stepping onto the court, those butterflies in your stomach that accompany you as you walk down the hallway and explode into a spark of happiness when you hit the first ball of the match."

The downside of tennis

“I didn’t miss the controversies, the unwarranted attacks, and threats we receive daily from the haters and bettors. It's a problem that is talked about a lot, so I prefer not to dwell on something over which we have no control; it would only waste positive energy. Today, it is a fact that social media has opened the door to violence, the farthest thing from the sports world."

Still aiming to achieve goals

“In general, I don’t like to live day by day; I believe it’s almost impossible for a professional athlete to do so. Every gesture, every training session, and every action you take is directed towards a goal. That goal may be winning a match, winning a trophy, whatever it is but always giving your best. This doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy every moment; this is ultimately the result of daily hard work. Dreams are never revealed; otherwise, they won't come true."

Admiration for Jannik Sinner

“He is an extraordinary guy; we can’t help but be amazed by the refined and sharp tennis he displays every time he steps onto the court. Those who accuse him of having a dull playing style probably have never picked up a racket. Watching Sinner play, recognizing how he makes everything he does seem easy, even the most complex moves, is a joy for the eyes and the heart. And I’m not saying this only as a fan, but also as a professional tennis player who knows that some of the backhands that come off his racket are direct slaps to the laws of physics”.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, “Quien diga que el juego de Sinner no es emocionante, probablemente nunca haya cogido una raqueta”