Sinner resigns: "The number 1 ranking is already impossible"

Jose Morón | 28 Oct 2025 | 17.37

Sinner gives up: "The number 1 ranking is already impossible". Photo: Getty

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Many eyes in Paris will be on Jannik Sinner. The Italian has never been able to advance past the quarterfinals in the last Masters 1000 of the season and comes to this edition with sky-high morale and eager to make a statement before the ATP Finals.

The current world number 2 arrives in the French capital after lifting the title in Vienna, where he struggled with some cramps in the final, as happened to him in Shanghai. Physical condition may be what worries Jannik Sinner the most, who, if at his best, will be the top favorite to win at the Masters 1000 in Paris.

Sinner's Media Day in Paris: farewell to the number 1 ATP Ranking

In his presentation to the media, the Italian tennis player makes it clear that this year it is very difficult for him to finish the season as the number 1 in the Ranking. According to what he shares about December and his goals, it seems he will have a long pre-season month where he will work on different aspects to tackle the Australian Open with an extra edge.

New venue at La Defense Arena

It's great to see all these changes. It's the second event of the year with many changes, like Cincinnati. It's great for our sport. The area where we eat, the facilities, everything is much more comfortable. The center court is bigger, and also Courts 1 and 2 are very good. We can practice, and the gym is tremendously good. I think everyone likes it. Great improvements.

Physical concern for Sinner due to those recurrent cramps in Viena and Shanghai

What happened to me in Vienna is not the same as Shanghai. In Vienna, I had been playing for five consecutive days. The final was very physical. These things can happen. I feel good physically now. A little tired, of course, because I played five matches in a row and arrived here with not much recovery time. I'm happy to see how I'm recovering. Every day I recover better. Tomorrow is my first match, and I'm very focused to play my best tennis. I'm not worried about my physical condition. I feel good physically and in terms of tennis. I hope to have a good start to the tournament.

Proudest moment this season

Difficult to choose just one. One of my main goals was to go far at Wimbledon, and I couldn't have done better in terms of results. I would say Wimbledon, but my season has been incredible, reaching the final in all four Grand Slams. I've played great matches throughout the year, and the season is not over yet. One tournament I have my sights set on is Turin. Last year went very well. We will prepare in the best possible way here since I have never had a good result in this tournament. I hope to change a couple of things.

If the number 1 in the ATP Ranking is something that worries him or not

For me, being number 1 is already impossible. It's not something I'm thinking about right now. It will be a goal for next year, but this year it's no longer in my hands. Looking at how the year has gone, we have achieved great things. Now, I just want to finish the year in the best possible way. December will be a very important month for me because I think I can make significant changes and do a lot of work. Getting ready for the next season will be crucial. I am already happy with what I have achieved this year. We'll see how I can finish it.