"Sinner does not assure his presence in Rome: 'I will try to recover and we will see what happens'"

Carlos Navarro | 1 May 2026 | 19.13

Sinner could miss the Rome tournament: there are physical doubts. Source: Getty

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Jannik Sinner continues to play tennis from another planet. Not even one of the fittest men on the circuit, Arthur Fils, who had not yet lost a match on this surface this year, could stop the freight train that the Italian has become, a force of nature eager to add another crown to what is already an unforgettable record at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open.

His participation in the Spanish capital has been surrounded by some doubts, especially concerning the physical aspect; with Roland Garros on the horizon, Jannik does not want any surprises and will seek to preserve his energy levels for the French event. Could he possibly sacrifice the Rome tournament for this? Is he willing to miss an event in his home country in order to gain a couple of weeks of rest? These and several other topics were discussed in the press conference... and it is clear that there are still no certainties on this matter; it all depends on the recovery days after, at the very least, playing the final next Sunday.

Sinner provided an interesting update on his physical condition and explained how he currently feels about drop shots

- Feelings about the possibility of winning the Mutua Madrid Open for the first time next Sunday

"First of all, very happy about today's match. Tomorrow will be a relaxation day, and I'm not thinking too much about the upcoming final. Of course, very happy to play my first final here, it means a lot to me. It has been, once again, a great tournament. Whatever happens next Sunday, in any case, it will have been a great tournament again."

- On his increasing use of drop shots, especially on the right side, which he also utilized a lot today

"It's a part of my game that I'm trying to improve, and I try to use them at the right moment. It is a bit harder here, without a doubt, because the ball flies a bit more, but at the moment, I'm very happy with how I'm using them. Also, from the backhand side, I've tried to vary the game in the right way at important moments; I found myself quite effective, at least up to now. It's a part of my tennis where I try to improve; I'm still not at Carlos' level, that's for sure, but I keep trying. It's good for my tennis to find more variety."

- How he is feeling physically and how his body holds up at a physical level: Is there enough rest between Madrid and Rome for him?

"Rome will be a different story. Personally, I'm trying to recover a lot during nights of sleep. Last night was a great night of sleep for me, I slept many hours, and I felt very fresh this morning. I've played a lot over the last month and a half, going far in all the tournaments; it's clear it's a great sign, but at the same time, you tend to get a little more tired. I think and believe that when playing big matches like finals or semifinals, there is also an adrenaline part that pushes me and motivates me. Between this tournament and Rome, I will try to recover again, and we will see."

- How he maintains focus and calm when he sees the crowd supporting his opponent

"I think everyone is different and handles it differently. Novak handled it very, very well, I think the best. In my case, I don't have a technique. Honestly, I'm happy to be part of the match. People come to see good tennis, and sometimes it's not that they're against you, but they just want to see more tennis. I understand that part, of course.

I try to stay very calm in moments of pressure, in difficult moments, that's just how I am. It doesn't mean it's bad or good; everyone is different. The crowd can give you positive aspects; for me, playing in Italy means a lot. I always say that the crowd gives you an extra push. Honestly, when I faced Rafa (Jódar) here, I also felt that the atmosphere was great. I think they were fair with me, something I appreciate a lot."

- What goes through his mind on break points and pressure points? Does he treat them like any other moment?

"I love to play them with my instinct, with my feelings. Whatever I feel at that moment, I go for it. There is no real key. I prefer to go for it and make a mistake rather than wait for the opponent's error; that has always been my way. You can't always play this way; it also depends on how you feel, but that's how I see it."

- He and Fils were unbeaten on clay before this match... Did that add pressure to today's match?

"No, there was no extra pressure. Every tournament is different, every situation we play in is different. Today, in the first set, it was quite windy, then it returned to normal. I knew he was playing incredible tennis, especially on this surface, very physical tennis. He deserves everything he has achieved."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner no asegura su presencia en Roma: "Intentaré recuperarme y veremos qué ocurre"