Sinner: "I can't think of a better way to start the year than facing Carlos"

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The countdown has begun to enjoy the exhibition match that will take place this Saturday in South Korea between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The only thing missing was to hear them in the press conference, which happened this morning, so let's review what the protagonists said.

It was a conference with many interruptions, many translations, and most importantly, without any questions unrelated to the rivalry that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have been building since they first faced each other in the Challenger de Villena. The Italian seemed relaxed, happy to have this opportunity to face his great rival, although both know that the real match awaits them in Melbourne. Let's go through the most interesting statements from the current world No. 2.

A special match

“The calendar is complicated to find this kind of space, so we are happy to have found the opportunity to come to a place like this and to see so much enthusiasm around us. Just by arriving at the airport, you could feel all that energy, the desire people have to experience live tennis. Tomorrow in the match, we will try to be ready to bring a smile to the faces of everyone present, even though we are already thinking about being as prepared as possible for the Australian Open. I can't think of a better way to start the season than with this match against Carlos; we have had many beautiful matches in the past”.

Arrival in South Korea

“We have received a warm welcome, with lots of attention; the country and its people are impressive. Starting the calendar here is a great decision, we have been preparing for this moment for a while, spending quality time with our families at Christmas, which always gives you an extra boost of energy. We are ready for everything that lies ahead, fine-tuning the final details before heading to Australia; everything has been going well for me up to the moment of arriving here”.

From Challengers to Grand Slam finals

“I remember the moment, I remember losing that match. From my point of view, I recalled a lot about 2021 when I was still far from the top, when my level wasn't as good as it is now. It is true that Carlos is two years younger than me, and he was already at a different level, but in his case, we are facing a very special player. Having had so many matches between us has been very positive for me, I am sure also for him. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for me to be where I am today; we have built a great rivalry that also holds a good relationship off the court. It is always a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to face Carlos; right now, he is the best in the world”.

A new Big2 to dominate them all

“I can't predict the future; it will be interesting to see the circumstances of each one, how the season starts, how we perform on each surface, there are many details. The year begins in Australia, although tomorrow we will try to offer the best possible level here; we want people to leave the event happy. Carlos is probably the most entertaining player to watch on the entire circuit, he has a great rivalry with me, so we will try to extend our story and show people a great show. I am happy to be part of all this; we help each other improve, push each other to the limit, that's the most important thing”.

Sinner reveals what tennis has given him

“I am fortunate to choose something that I truly love to do, although I acknowledge that it also has its challenges. Sometimes sacrifices have to be made; we don't have the schedule of a normal person. We could talk about rest time, training, or the diets we follow, but all of this is what gives you a strong mentality. Tennis has made me the person I am today; it has given me patience, taught me to handle success. This world goes far beyond what we do on the court. In my case, the most important thing is to surround myself with the right people, those who want the best for me and speak to me honestly; they are the ones who have instilled all this discipline in me”.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner: “No se me ocurre mejor manera de empezar el año que enfrentándome a Carlos”