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22 Aug 2025 | 21.16
Jannik Sinner doesn't want to hit the brakes in Grand Slams. Even though a fever prevented him from competing under optimal conditions at the end of ATP Cincinnati against Carlos Alcaraz, the Italian has his sights set on a second title in New York and maintaining his reign at the top of the circuit for a few more weeks, now threatened by the closeness of the Spaniard. But it is on this surface where the current world number one moves like a fish in water.
In fact, he has won the last three hard court Grand Slams and aims to continue his success, despite Alcaraz being in great form. Sinner is already in New York after his bout with fever in Cincinnati, and he spoke about his recovery process, his rivalry with the Spanish player, and the return of Umberto Ferrara to his team during the the New York Grand Slam Media Day.
Overcoming the fever, but not fully recovered
"First of all, I am very happy to be back here. It's a great tournament. Obviously, it's the last Grand Slam of the season, so, naturally, motivation is very high. Physically, I feel good. I have almost fully recovered, although not yet 100%, but we hope to be ready in a couple of days. So everything should go well for the tournament."
On the possibility of a third player entering his rivalry with Alcaraz
"If we don't keep improving, others will catch up with us. It's just a matter of time. So, what I try to do is understand in which areas I can improve. There are certain aspects of the game where we can definitely work. From my point of view, that is positive. It just makes me a better player and prepares me for the future. Having rivalries is great. It's good for the sport and for personal perspective because, sometimes, when you're tired in training, you try to simulate certain things, as they could happen in a real match."
"For now, Carlos and I have shared great trophies, but things can change. You never know. There are great, great players out there, and the road to the final is very difficult, you know. So let's see if this continues. But, on the other hand, I always say that we have to improve because the players now understand us as we are. So let's see what happens in the future."
On the tennis and personality differences with Alcaraz
"We are two different players, you know. I think he is obviously very quick on the court. So, you know, with other players, the point could end at some moments, but he reaches certain balls, so he can read the game in a different way. Sometimes there are longer rallies. Obviously, now we know each other better. It's a very tactical game. He prepares for the match in a different way than he used to do. My team and I do the same."
"We have different styles, you know, playing styles, but also in how we are on and off the court. We are just different, you know. But at the same time, it's great to see because it makes it very interesting. The only thing we have in common is that we train very hard. We make decisions for tennis, you know. It's now our top priority, as it should be, because it's the small details that make the difference. So, it's interesting to see."
A year ago he arrived after confirming his positive doping test, and Umberto Ferrara returned to the team
"I feel different from last year, of course. Last year was a much more stressful situation because it was right before the Grand Slam. It was difficult to handle everything. Besides, I'm still young, so it wasn't easy. About Umberto, we've said everything in the statement. I don't want to make any further comments on that. I feel that it's behind us now. We are focusing back on hard work and trying to improve as athletes. That's the most important thing at this moment."
On his tennis dream when he started his career
"When you are young, you only talk about a dream. You don't even believe it, you know? Sometimes I would say I wanted to be world number 1 or win a Grand Slam. In reality, it was just a dream. Being where I am now was way beyond my dreams, you know? Now it's different. Now I understand my potential. I understand that if I play well, I can win tournaments, so my perspective is different. But if you had asked me when I was young, I would have told you that if I ever reached the top 100, I would be the happiest person in the world. So now it's all a big bonus," says Jannik Sinner who is now the world number one, has four Grand Slams, and wants to continue making history in the tennis world at just 24 years old.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner, tras su KO en Cincinnati: "Me he recuperado, pero todavía no estoy al 100%"
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