Sinner: "The beginning of the year has been good, mentally I am happy"
The Italian returns to Indian Wells two years later after missing the 2025 edition due to suspension: "I am looking to be more aggressive from the baseline."
The Media Day of Indian Wells 2026 kicked off, and Jannik Sinner was the first person to sit in front of the microphone. The Italian player, who has never managed to win this tournament, assessed his current form.
And not only did he evaluate his form, but also his start to the season. According to Jannik Sinner, his feeling at the beginning of February is one of satisfaction after the results obtained. It may be surprising, but we already know that the San Candido native has long set improving as a player as his main goal, willing to pay the price for any title or ranking position. In Indian Wells, he will have to work hard if he wants to surpass the semifinals ceiling, but listening to his speech, it seems he is quite confident in his chances. Let's listen to him.
Jannik Sinner evaluates his arrival at Indian Wells
“My preparation is going very well, this is a special place, missing the tournament last year makes it even more special, so I expect a great week. The season is going well: semifinals in Australia and quarterfinals in Doha, but I am happy with the mental moment I am in. We try to maximize our potential, the year has just begun, so now we have a couple of important tournaments before the clay court swing. I feel good to play good tennis.”
Satisfied with his Youtube channel
“Fans don't exactly know how we are off the court, so this kind of platform helps to show our personal side outside of work, which is great. Personally, I also love watching videos of other athletes on Youtube, seeing something different. At the same time, it's nice to show something beyond tennis, something beyond our training sessions, things we do off the court. Of course, the main priority will always be playing tennis, this is what I love.”
Pleased with the evolution of his game
“We are always trying to progress with our game, and I feel we are doing a great job. This training week has been very tough for me, with many hours of practice, but I am happy with how I feel on the court and, obviously, we always try to go as far as possible in the tournament. At the same time, we are also trying to improve a couple of things. Right now, I'm trying to be a bit more aggressive from the baseline, we'll see where it takes me.”
Jannik Sinner gives his opinion on the Iran war
“There are certain things we can't control, and this is one of them. In the ATP, everyone is trying to make the best decisions to feel as safe as possible, that's the only thing I can say right now. Obviously, I hope everyone is safe and can come to play, or at least go back home. I try to focus, but you realize there are many more important things in life than playing tennis. As players, we have good protection, I hope others feel the same.”
This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner: “El inicio de año ha sido bueno, mentalmente estoy feliz”