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13 Aug 2025 | 02.14
Without a doubt, Adrian Mannarino is proving to be the big surprise of this ATP Cincinnati 2025. With his good run in the American tournament, the 37-year-old French tennis player ensures he will climb 18 positions in the ATP Ranking, currently standing at number 71 in the world.
His next opponent will not be easy. In the round of 16 of the event held in Ohio, Mannarino will face Jannik Sinner, the world number one. The French player has not managed to cause him much trouble before, so we will see if his current incredible form will serve him well against the Italian.
"As soon as we win a few matches, we tend to believe that everything is easier, we see the game a little better, we get a bit less scared, and we gain confidence. Conversely, when losses pile up, doubt sets in, bad decisions are made, panic sets in. That's why it's important to take advantage of a positive streak," Adrian said in statements to L'Equipe.
The merit of not giving up
"You can't control everything, but you can keep training hard, working physically. It's true that when bad results pile up, it's a bit harder to get up in the morning to train, but you must endure, keep working. I'm lucky that it's not difficult for me to get up in the morning and go to the gym to train.
Some may find it silly, but I like it, I like doing sports. That's why maybe I tend to recover better than others who stay in a rut. It's my merit. I don't just have strengths in my game, but I control that quite well. I have the merit of not giving up."
Brutal self-criticism
"There have been moments of doubt. I always tend to believe in it, but the results speak volumes. This year I lost against really, really bad players in the Challengers. I thought I'd have to quit soon because it was becoming ridiculous, but on the other hand, the people I work with managed to motivate me and make me believe it was still possible.
Now I'm going through a small period where the results are good, but I mustn't stop there; I must keep going. I feel like I'm playing better, and that encourages me. When you don't feel good on the court and you string one defeat after another, you quickly get discouraged."
The key to his motivation
"I believed in it, but when you're the only one, it's a bit tough. However, when people you trust also believe in it, that helps. Many people praise you, but many people stab you in the back. You have to be immune to criticism and maintain confidence in the people you work with. It's complicated; it's not an easy job, but together, it's a bit easier."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mannarino: "He perdido contra jugadores muy, muy malos, se volvía ridículo"
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