Sinner, prepared to face De Miñaur: "I am eager, it will be a fantastic match"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 29 Sep 2025 | 11.26

Sinner, prepared to face De Minaur: "I am eager, it will be a fantastic match." Photo: Getty Images

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Jannik Sinner wants to regain lost ground as soon as possible. The world number two is not planning to lower the bar even though Carlos Alcaraz has taken the circuit crown and is in spectacular form. The Italian has accepted the situation and, as he mentioned after his defeat in New York, he is making some adjustments to his game.

This was evident in his victory over Fabian Marozsan in the quarterfinals of ATP Beijing, where Jannik Sinner started strong but faced a resurgent Hungarian. Although the Hungarian had the chance to push the match to a third set by serving, at that moment the Italian refused to extend the match. Despite struggling in the second set, he won three consecutive games to seal the victory and reach the semifinals in China with a score of 6-1, 7-5.

It was a match that relied more on experience than good play, especially in the second set. However, in his next match, he will need to raise his game as he faces Alex de Miñaur, who is in excellent form but whom he has defeated in their previous ten encounters. Addressing his upcoming match against the Australian, Marozsan's performance that day, and the support from the Chinese fans, he spoke during the press conference after his win.

Challenging Second Set with Marozsan

"I think he served much better than in the first set, playing a bit more aggressively. Yes, I had a couple of service games at 0-30 that I managed to close, which was very good. I had some opportunities to break him at 4-3, trying to serve out the match, but it didn't happen."

Content with His Victory

"It was a good match. He raised his level significantly. Then he missed a couple of easy shots, which gave me the chance to close the match in two sets. But it was a very tough match. I think I started very well. Also, I played well in the second set, but he was playing at a very high level, so I'm very pleased with today's victory."

Unbeaten Against Alex de Miñaur

"It's just another challenge. He will surely make a few changes. I have to be prepared for that. Here, the court with used balls is quite different from other conditions. So let's see how this ends. I am looking forward to it; it will be fantastic. Without a doubt, it will be different from other matches, as I always say, because anything can happen."

In-Form Alex de Miñaur

"He has improved a lot in the last three or four months. He is very consistent, with great results throughout the year. It will certainly be a tough match. I am eager. My approach is the same as always: to try to have confidence but at the same time respect all opponents, simply giving my all."

Dealing with Jet Lag Challenges

"I feel that it's a bit different every time. It greatly depends on the time of arrival. For me, it's quite difficult if I land in the morning because I might end up sleeping the entire afternoon and then struggle to get into a rhythm. But at the same time, some conditions suit you a bit more and others just don't. It takes a bit longer to adapt. You adjust your training program but also the amount of training I feel I have to do. This time was fine. It was a bit better. But again, it can change a lot. I always say that after four days, you should feel pretty good on the court."

Grateful for the Warmth from the Chinese Fans

"It's great. I mean, it's a different kind of support, which I really like. You receive many gifts. It's nice to be here. I feel that it has grown a lot in the last two years. When I first came, people already knew me, which was great. I have always had great support here and in Shanghai."

Rising Tennis Fandom in China

"It's definitely a change that I like because you see many different things. It's great to be here. Yes, I feel that, as I always say, this sport has grown a lot here. Also because, both in the men's and women's categories, there are many great Chinese players who are getting the local fans excited about tennis. Obviously, this can be seen every year. This year, there are more people at the first-round matches, a lot more than last year. I think that should be the goal, to try to get as many fans as possible to watch our sport," assures Jannik Sinner, who, while expanding his repertoire, continues to win matches and reach the final rounds.

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